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Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

Engineering Supervisor

Facilities ManagementPosted on Nov 8
Full-timeMiami, FL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field is required.
  • At least three years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field is preferred.
  • Trade school and/or college coursework in a related field is preferred.
  • Previous supervisory skills are required.
  • The role may require flexible and long hours.
  • The role requires the ability to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
  • The role requires effective verbal and written communication with employees and guests at all levels.
  • The role requires listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • The role requires multitasking and prioritizing departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • The role requires regular attendance according to the hotel's scheduling needs.
  • The role requires maintaining high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
  • The role requires handling problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving them.
  • The role requires understanding and applying complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
  • The role requires the ability to cross-train in other hotel-related areas.
  • The role requires maintaining confidentiality of information.
  • The role requires initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain the property, equipment, grounds, and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
  • Ensure the hotel complies with all local, state, and federal laws.
  • Ensure emergency and life-safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified according to hotel standards or the authority having jurisdiction.
  • Supervise Engineers and ensure they are properly trained in the customer service program, standard operating procedures, and loss-prevention standards.
  • Participate in energy-conservation programs according to Highgate Hotel standards.
  • Review Guest and Meeting Planner comment cards and ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Assist with the administration of vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering Department.
  • Assist in developing and controlling wage and salary, other-expense, and energy budgets according to hotel financial standards.
  • Assist in developing financial forecasts and participate in monthly profit-and-loss review meetings.
  • Assist with special projects and renovations as necessary.
  • Repair and program the hotel electronic lock system.
  • Assist in scheduling preventive-maintenance tasks.
  • Attend required hotel meetings and training.
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Support productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

About the Company

Highgate

Hospitality and travel-focused venture capital

HTV is the venture capital arm of Highgate, funding early-stage and growth-stage technology companies that serve the hospitality and travel industries, with a focus on Seed and Series A rounds in North America and Europe. It backs startups in areas like revenue management, B2B marketplaces, business intelligence, alternative accommodations, and restaurant tech, providing capital and strategic support to help them scale. HTV stands out by combining hospitality domain expertise with venture funding, leveraging Highgate’s asset base of over 500 owned or managed hotels, 84,000+ rooms, and more than $20 billion in assets under management to accelerate portfolio growth. Its goal is to grow tech-enabled hospitality and travel ecosystems by aligning portfolio company success with Highgate’s network, resources, and strategic interests.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
Not listed

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