IHG

Director of Engineering

IHG$97K — $116K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Some college or advanced vocational training
  • 4 years in general building maintenance/construction or equivalent experience
  • Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry
  • Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certification required
  • Licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician/carpenter preferred
  • Hotel experience preferred
  • Professional certification/license required by law if applicable

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily engineering and maintenance tasks of the hotel
  • Develop teamwork and improve performance with coaching and feedback
  • Promote collaboration and quality service with other departments
  • Communicate maintenance needs with hotel department heads
  • Ensure guest satisfaction by addressing their needs
  • Maintain hotel using a structured maintenance program
  • Oversee hotel physical operations and manage supplies efficiently

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligibility for bonus pay
Full Job Description
Job Description

Role Purpose

As Engineering Director, you'll direct the engineering/maintenance of your hotel and ensure the safety and comfort of hotel guests and team members - making sure all activities are delivered safely and with compliance. Motivating and training your team with the skills to keep hotels always looking their best.

Key Accountabilities

People
  • Direct daily engineering needs, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right team in place.
  • Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognize good performance.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
  • Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of maintenance needs and ensure timely responses to requests.

Guest Experience
  • Help guests needs to ensure their satisfaction.
  • Use a maintenance programmed to ensure the hotel is maintained and in service for our guests.

Responsible Business
  • Oversee the physical operations of the hotel, including maintenance and repair and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste and maintaining "green" initiatives.
  • May be responsible for hotel security to minimize risk of theft, crime and other hazards.
  • Ad-hoc duties - unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done.

Accountabilities

This is the top Maintenance/Engineering job in a large, luxury, resort, or major flagship hotel with multiple sites and facilities, a number of major outlets, high-volume catering and convention facilities, and a large number of VIP and key guests. Supervises a staff of maintenance/engineering tradespersons and contractors. May oversee subordinate managers and supervisors.

Key Skills & Experiences
  • Some college or advanced vocational training
  • Four years' experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields
  • Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required
  • Hotel experience preferred
  • Professional certification and license if required by law

The starting salary range for this role is $97K. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

About IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is a British multinational hospitality company that operates a portfolio of hotel brands, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The company was founded in 2003 as a result of the merger between British hotel company Six Continents and the hotel and restaurant business of the American conglomerate Bass. IHG is headquartered in Denham, England, and has operations in more than 100 countries. The company's brands cater to a range of travelers, from budget-conscious to luxury-seeking.
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