**Additional Information** **Job Number**26209530 **Job Category**Engineering & Facilities **Location**W Bogota, Avenida Carrera 9 #115 - 30, Bogota, Capital District, Colombia **Schedule**Full Time **Located Remotely?**N **Position Type** Management **Position Overview** Provides expert-level knowledge of hotel maintenance. Fully responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds, and mechanical equipment, with special emphasis on safety, security, and asset protection. Manages budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation. Develops and implements strategies to deliver products and services that meet or exceed guest and employee needs and expectations while maximizing financial performance. Ensures compliance with maintenance standards and regulatory requirements. Leads emergency response teams for all equipment-related issues. **Candidate Profile** **Education and Experience Requirements** * High school diploma or equivalent (GED); six years of experience in engineering maintenance or a related field; training in HVAC/refrigeration, electrical, or plumbing technologies. Or * Two-year degree in construction, engineering, mechanical technology, or a related field from an accredited university; four years of experience in engineering maintenance or a related field; training in HVAC/refrigeration, electrical, or plumbing technologies. **Core Job Activities** **Manage Engineering Operations and Budget** * Collaborates with hotel and regional engineering leadership teams to assess budget execution within the Engineering Department and highlights areas requiring attention to leadership. * Manages mechanical equipment—including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems—in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs). * Executes service contracts to support hotel needs. * Ensures fire personnel are fully knowledgeable about all procedures, equipment, and alarms. * Guides and supports the engineering leadership team in effectively managing controllable expenses (e.g., payroll, heating, lighting and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds maintenance supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.). * Manages and controls heating, lighting, and power. * Develops engineering operational strategies aligned with the hotel/brand’s business strategy. * Prepares and manages the engineering budget. * Ensures departmental goals are integrated into action plans. * Oversees implementation of long-term preventive maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans. * Reviews financial reports and statements to assess budget execution within the Engineering Department. * Proactively addresses potential areas of concern and proposes solutions to owners. * Communicates clear, consistent messages regarding departmental goals to achieve desired outcomes. * Supervises construction to ensure timely project completion within budget guidelines. **Maintain Engineering Standards** * Ensures compliance with state, local, and federal regulations. * Maintains the hotel’s fire life safety systems (e.g., fire equipment, sprinkler systems, alarm systems). * Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits, and certifications remain current and valid. * Ensures fair and consistent application of hotel policies. **Manage Profitability** * Keeps all aspects of operations within budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets, and payroll progress reports. * Supervises and manages payroll functions. * Manages departmental controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budget targets. * Participates in establishing departmental capital expenditure goals; manages projects as needed. * Participates in the budgeting process for assigned areas of responsibility. * Prepares weekly and period-end profit-and-loss assessments. * Understands the impact of departmental operations on the hotel’s overall financial objectives; communicates relevant details to staff appropriately. * Reviews and manages controllable expenses such as heating, lighting, power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds maintenance supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, etc. **Conduct Human Resources Activities** * Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably. * Ensures fair and consistent application of hotel policies; completes disciplinary procedures and documentation per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Local Standard Operating Procedures (LSOPs), and supports peer review processes. * Uses employee feedback and the “Open Door” policy to promptly identify and resolve employee concerns or issues. * Celebrates successes through public recognition of team members’ contributions. * Resolves guest issues and complaints. * Brings issues to the attention of Human Resources when necessary. * Ensures regular communication throughout engineering operations to convey daily operational activities, set expectations, and increase awareness of business objectives. *Marriott International is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, to apply. We strive to foster a work environment that values and celebrates the unique backgrounds of our employees. The diverse cultures, talents, and experiences of our people converge to form our greatest strength. We pledge not to discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.* W Hotels’ mission is to “ignite curiosity and unlock the unexpected.” We celebrate living life to the fullest, embracing new experiences, and maintaining an open mindset. Every unfamiliar face and every novel experience inspires us to move forward. Our passion for staying current and our willingness to try new things define our essence—and fuel our ongoing redefinition of global luxury hospitality standards. Our “Always/On Demand” culture and service philosophy encourage us to serve every guest with enthusiasm. If you possess a distinctive perspective and innovative spirit—and envision exciting possibilities for your future—we invite you to join W Hotels and showcase your exceptional talent. Joining W Hotels means becoming part of Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of brands. Launch your career here, realize your personal value, **pursue** your life goals, **integrate** into an outstanding international team, and **express** your authentic self.