Assistant Director of Engineering

Auberge; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge in Kennebunk, ME seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead maintenance operations and uphold luxury service standards for guests and colleagues.

The role involves managing a skilled team, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and safety systems, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and fire regulations while providing discreet, guest‑facing service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with plumbing, HVAC, electrical, spa/pool utilities, and carpentry.
• Three years in hotel engineering; luxury experience preferred.
• Experience with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Flexible schedule including weekends/holidays.
• English proficiency; bilingual a plus.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the management team to support hotel operations.
• Provide in-house mechanical and electrical servicing and maintenance discreetly.
• Prioritize and resolve maintenance requests efficiently.
• Develop and supervise technicians to meet standards.
• Oversee mechanical repairs, transportation PM, and ground/landscaping teams.
• Ensure fire safety systems operate correctly and train staff.
• Act as the go-to leader in the Director of Engineering's absence.

Skills

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Carpentry

Spa & Pool Utilities

Windows (MS)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Job Description

Working at Auberge requires a pursuit of excellence in luxury service delivery, and this role requires that same ambition. The Assistant Director of Engineering is responsible for working side by side with the team, ensuring guest and colleague comfort and safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Work as an active member of the management team. Creating professional relationships and active involvement with all hotel operations, including but not limited to daily, and weekly management meetings, and support to all team members, including Manager on Duty Shifts.
• Provide in-house mechanical and electrical servicing, repair, and maintenance using well‑trained, presentable personnel carrying out maintenance work in an efficient, discreet, and guest‑friendly manner.
• Ensure that all maintenance requests are prioritized and are dealt with in an efficient manner.
• Develop, train, and supervise a team of technically proficient and generally helpful technicians to carry out all maintenance and repair work to standard with technical specifications.
• Oversee and coordinate mechanical repairs, transportation preventative maintenance, and ground/landscaping teams.
• Ensure the Fire system is operating properly and train the Maintenance team as well as key team members, i.e. Night Audit on fire emergency protocol.
• Act as the “go to” in the absence of the Director of Engineering.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience and a solid understanding of plumbing, HVAC, electric, spa and pool utilities, and carpentry.
• Three years’ operating experience in the engineering department of a hotel or closely related industry. Luxury preferred.
• Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Able to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to departmental and operational needs.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Bi‑Lingual highly appreciated.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Window applications required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WBI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. WBI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WBI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.