**Additional Information** **Job Number**25190625 **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 **Job Overview** Provide expert-level hotel maintenance knowledge. Fully responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, and mechanical systems with a strong focus on safety, security, and asset protection. Responsible for managing budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation. Develop and implement strategies for delivering products and services that meet or exceed guest and employee needs and expectations while maximizing financial performance. Ensure compliance with maintenance standards and regulatory requirements. Lead emergency response teams to address all equipment issues. **Candidate Profile** **Education and Experience Requirements** * High school diploma or equivalent (GED); 6 years of experience in engineering maintenance or related professional field; training in HVAC/refrigeration/electrical/plumbing technologies. Or * Two-year degree in construction, engineering, mechanics, or related field from an accredited college; 4 years of experience in engineering maintenance or related professional field; training in HVAC/refrigeration/electrical/plumbing technologies. **Core Work Activities** **Manage Engineering Operations and Budget** * Collaborate with hotel and regional engineering leadership teams to assess engineering department budget performance and highlight areas of concern to leadership. * Manage mechanical equipment—including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems—in accordance with standard operating procedures. * Execute service contracts to support hotel needs. * Ensure firefighters have comprehensive understanding of all procedures, equipment, and alarms. * Guide and support engineering leadership teams in effectively managing controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heating, lighting and power, water usage, tools and equipment, grounds maintenance supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.). * Manage and control heating, lighting, and power usage. * Develop engineering operational strategies aligned with hotel/brand business strategies. * Prepare and manage engineering budgets. * Ensure departmental goals are integrated into action plans. * Oversee implementation of long-term preventive maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans. * Review financial reports and statements to evaluate engineering department budget performance. * Proactively identify potential areas of concern and present solutions to ownership. * Communicate clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to achieve desired outcomes. * Supervise construction to ensure timely project completion within budgetary guidelines. **Maintain Engineering Standards** * Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations. * Maintain the hotel’s fire and life safety systems (e.g., firefighting equipment, sprinkler systems, alarm systems). * Ensure building and equipment licenses, permits, approvals, and certifications are current and valid. * Ensure hotel policies are applied fairly and consistently. **Manage Profitability** * Keep various aspects of operations within budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets, and payroll progress reports. * Supervise and manage payroll functions. * Manage department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budget targets. * Participate in setting department capital expenditure goals; manage projects as needed. * Participate in the budget process for areas of responsibility. * Prepare weekly and period-end profit and loss evaluations. * Understand the impact of department operations on the hotel's overall financial objectives; provide employees with appropriate detailed information. * Review and manage controllable expenses such as heating, lighting, power, water usage, tools and equipment, grounds maintenance supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, etc. **Conduct Human Resources Activities** * Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably. * Ensure hotel policies are enforced fairly and consistently, complete disciplinary procedures and documentation according to standards and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs), and support peer review processes. * Use employee feedback and open-door policy to promptly identify and resolve employee issues or concerns. * Celebrate successes by publicly recognizing team members' contributions. * Address guest issues and complaints. * Escalate issues to Human Resources when necessary. * Ensure regular communication throughout engineering operations to convey daily operational activities, set expectations, and increase awareness of business goals. *Marriott International is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and welcomes and supports inclusion for all. We actively foster an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique backgrounds of every employee. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of cultures, talents, and experiences across our workforce. We are committed to zero discrimination on any legally protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other conditions protected by applicable law.* W Hotels is driven by the mission to "fuel curiosity and defy boundaries." We embrace living life to the fullest, welcoming new experiences, and maintaining an open mindset. Every new face and novel experience inspires us to move forward. Our essence lies in staying ahead of trends and daring to try—this spirit empowers us to redefine the global luxury hotel benchmark. The "whenever/wherever" culture and service philosophy inspire us to passionately serve every guest. If you possess a unique perspective and innovative spirit, and dream of limitless possibilities, join W Hotels and showcase your exceptional talent. Joining W Hotels means becoming part of Marriott International's extraordinary portfolio of brands. Launch your journey **from here**, realize your personal value, **pursue** your aspirations, **join** an outstanding global team, and **express** your true self.