Assistant Director of Engineering

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

$90K — $105K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of building maintenance experience
  • Good computer skills
  • Experience leading teams in multi-faceted hotel or resort operations
  • Desirable experience in a union environment
  • Extensive technical knowledge in HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead preventive maintenance programs and respond to service needs
  • Recruit, train, and motivate a diverse engineering team
  • Support the resort's Green Initiative with innovative strategies
  • Enhance property condition, safety, and guest experience
  • Foster a positive, energetic work environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package (Medical/Dental/Vision)
  • Supplemental benefits (Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance)
  • 401K Plan with employer match
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Complimentary onsite parking
  • Free meals for team members
  • Discounted hotel and restaurant rates for team members and their families
  • Opportunities for career growth and recognition programs
Full Job Description
As Assistant Director of Engineering, you will work closely with our Director of Engineering to drive positive change, elevate standards, and make a meaningful impact across our 18-acre resort. You will lead a skilled engineering team while playing an active, hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing the property. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality engineering leader looking to grow their career at a dynamic, resort.

KEY Responsibilities:
  • Lead and execute proactive Preventive Maintenance programs while responding efficiently to guest, member, and employee service needs.
  • Recruit, train, develop, and motivate a diverse engineering team, including HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, painters, and general maintenance professionals.
  • Actively support and advance the resort's Green Initiative, identifying innovative strategies to reduce environmental impact.
  • Elevate overall property condition, safety, and guest experience through attention to detail and team collaboration.
  • Foster a positive, high-energy work environment that balances professionalism with fun.

YOU:

To Thrive in this role, you will bring:
  • A hands-on leadership style-expect to spend approximately 80% of your time working alongside your team in the field.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills, dedicating about 20% of your time to scheduling, purchasing, work orders, and communication.
  • Extensive technical knowledge across HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical systems.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.

The Offer:

Our Team Members are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. San Diego Mission Bay Resort is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support team members and their families. This role is bonus eligible, with a potential annual incentive payout of 0%-33% of base compensation, subject to plan terms and performance criteria. This position is: $90,000-$105,000 annually.
  • A comprehensive Health Benefits Package to include Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Supplemental benefits to select from such as Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance
  • 401K Plan with Employer Match
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Onsite Complimentary Parking
  • Free Meals in EDR
  • Team Member/Family/Friend hotel and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts
  • Career growth opportunities within Noble House Hotels and Resorts and recognition programs.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 8 year building maintenance experience.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Prior experience leading teams in a multi-faceted hotel or resort operation is required.
  • Experience in a union environment is highly desirable.


Salary Description

$90,000-$105,000 Annually

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