Assistant Director of Engineering

Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Full healthcare benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Hotel and F&B discounts

Job summary

Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead hotel building operations, supervise the engineering team, and manage preventive maintenance for guestrooms and public spaces.

The role requires strong budgeting, scheduling, and safety compliance. You will report to the Director of Engineering and have opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training.
• Five years of training as a stationary engineer.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fire codes; water treatment programs; blueprints; and wiring schematics.
• Building trade license or certification from the state of employment preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a second language (preferably Spanish) and computer literacy a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems (HVAC, boilers, chillers, plumbing, electrical, gas, elevators, pools, kitchen and laundry equipment, fitness equipment, guestroom locks).
• Develop and manage a preventive maintenance program for all equipment and guestrooms and train staff to carry it out.
• Assign work, schedule staff to meet business demands, monitor performance, and provide training.
• Manage parts and supplies inventory, purchase tools and equipment, approve invoices and work orders, and help control costs against budget.
• Plan and execute capital projects, enforce safety regulations, participate in safety meetings, and investigate accidents.
• Respond to guest needs and resolve guest concerns promptly, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Report to the Director of Engineering.
• Starting as an assistant director can lead to higher roles within hospitality.

Skills

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training

Five years of stationary engineer training

Five years of supervisory experience

Knowledge of building codes and blueprints

State license or certification preferred

Second language ability (Spanish) a plus

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Assistant Director of Engineering

AsAssistant Director of Engineering, you’ll help lead the property operations department, ensuring all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, mechanical, and electrical systems operate safely and efficiently. You’ll supervise and train the engineering team, drive the preventive maintenance program for guestrooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas, and ensure compliance with safety codes and brand standards. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader who takes pride in keeping the hotel safe, comfortable, and guest‑ready.

Key Responsibilities

• You will help keep our hotel running smoothly by ensuring the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of all building systems, includingHVAC, boilers, chillers and cooling towers, plumbing, electrical, gas, elevators, pools and spas, kitchen and laundry equipment, fitness equipment, and guestroom locks.
• You will develop and manage a preventive maintenance program for all building equipment and guestrooms, and train the engineering team to carry it out.
• Your daily tasks will include assigning work, scheduling staff to meet business demands, monitoring performance, and providing new-hire and ongoing training.
• You will manage parts and supplies inventory, purchase tools and equipment, approve invoices and work orders, and help control costs against budget.
• You will plan and execute capital projects, enforce safety regulations, participate in monthly safety (HAT) meetings, and investigate accidents.
• You will respond to guest needs and resolve guest concerns promptly, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• You will report to the Director of Engineering.
• Starting as an assistant director of engineering can lead to a variety of opportunities within the hospitality industry, such as chief engineer, director of engineering, regional engineering director, or a corporate-level position in hotel operations.

Education & Experience

• AHigh school diploma or equivalent vocational training
• Five years of training as a stationary engineer
• Five years of supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and national/local fire codes, water treatment programs, blueprints, and wiring schematics
• Building trade license or certification from the state of employment preferred
• Ability to communicate in a second language (preferably Spanish) and computer literacy a plus

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds as required- with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to work in all areas of the hotel, including indoors/outdoors, with variable temperatures, noise levels, dust, fumes, and chemicals
• Strong budgeting, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work well under pressure
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence

Why Our Associates LoveHVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.