Director of Engineering

Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa

$120K — $130K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Vocational schooling, military training, certification, or 5 years of relevant experience, including 1 year in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
  • Proven ability to maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment inventories
  • Leadership skills with a proven track record in mentoring and training staff
  • Experience working in a hotel or resort environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for hotel maintenance and engineering operations
  • Manage all engineering activities to meet/exceed Company Standards
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards through safety protocols
  • Conduct routine inspections to identify hazards and implement solutions
  • Maintain regular reports on engineering operations and ongoing projects for management

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Health insurance benefits
  • Team Member and Family & Friends hotel/restaurant discounts
  • Matching 401k after one year
  • On-Demand Pay for early access to earned wages
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Complementary parking and meals
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

THE JOB:

As a Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for hotel maintenance and engineering operations. You will manage all Engineering activities to ensure smooth operation of all systems and services required to meet/exceed Company Standards, provide outstanding guest service, and financial profitability.

YOU:

To be successful in this position, we're looking for an amazing people connector who provides guidance and direction to ensure overall departmental success. This role as Director of Engineering requires skills such as organization, detail orientation, a positive attitude, flexibility, and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations and property standards.

THE OFFER:

In return, we offer competitive pay, health insurance benefits, Team Member and Family & Friends hotel and restaurant discounts within the Noble House Hotel & Resorts family, Matching 401k (After 1 year), On-Demand Pay (Earned wage access before payday!) PTO, Complementary Parking, and Meals.

Requirements

Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or five years of experience with one year as a Director of Engineering or Chief Engineer in a similar setting.

Experience within a hotel/resort environment.

Must have strong working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, roofs, building finishes, and mechanical operations.

Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inventories.

Maintain regular reports on engineering operations and ongoing projects for senior management.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and industry standards by establishing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures.

Make routine inspections to identify potential hazards and address them as soon as possible.

Ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions based on analytical thinking.

Knowledge about industry best practices

Requires the ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meets/exceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction.

Ability and experience in successfully leading and coordinating staff in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment

Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time.

Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by operational needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience within a hotel/resort environment

At Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions - and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

If you enjoy being a part of a team providing an excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply!

Salary Description

$120,000.00 to $130,000.00 Annually

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