Description
The Hotel Director of Engineering leads the maintenance and operations of a property's physical facilities. They are responsible for overseeing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, managing the engineering staff, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, and directing preventive maintenance to protect the property asset and enhance the guest experience.
Responsibilities
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Qualifications
• Experience: Typically 5 or more years of hands-on, progressive leadership experience in hospitality maintenance (e.g., previous Chief Engineer role).
• Technical Expertise: Working knowledge of building trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and carpentry.
• Administrative Skills: Proficiency with checkbook accounting, building management systems (BMS), preventative maintenance software, and Microsoft Office.
• Certifications: Vocational schooling, military training, or specialized technical/trade certifications are highly preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, organizational abilities, and effective communication to coordinate seamlessly with other hotel departments like Housekeeping and Front Desk.
