Complex Engineering Manager - Hilton Portland Downtown and The Duniway

Socket.dev; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee hotel maintenance and safety across essential systems, leading a team to deliver reliable service. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, proactive management, and guest-focused operations, with opportunities to direct complex projects and drive improvements across facilities.

The position requires scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and values prior hotel maintenance leadership and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous experience in a manager role within hotel maintenance and/or engineering is a plus.
• Experience with construction and/or renovation projects is preferred.
• HVAC and/or Plumbing and/or Electrical certifications are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility safety and compliance: Oversee maintenance of the hotel’s buildings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Manage maintenance operations: Ensure effective execution of maintenance activities by providing leadership, setting priorities, and verifying task completion through the property management system
• Oversee contractor engagement: Manage and coordinate external contractors, liaise with city officials, and inspect work quality
• Manage service requests: Ensure that maintenance requests, guest concerns, and emergency situations are handled in a timely manner
• Lead and develop a high-performing team: Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate engineering/maintenance team members to ensure high-quality work and performance

Skills

Hotel maintenance management

Construction/renovation projects

HVAC certification

Plumbing certification

Electrical certification

Flexible schedule

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As anEngineering Manager, you’re not just overseeing physical building and systems maintenance and repairs – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous experience in a manager role within hotel maintenance and/or engineering is a plus!
• Experience with construction and/or renovation projects is preferred.
• HVAC and/or Plumbing and/or Electrical certifications are highly desired.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Ensure facility safety and compliance: Oversee maintenance of the hotel’s buildings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Manage maintenance operations: Ensure effective execution of maintenance activities by providing leadership, setting priorities, and verifying task completion through the property management system
• Oversee contractor engagement: Manage and coordinate external contractors, liaise with city officials, and inspect work quality
• Manage service requests: Ensure that maintenance requests, guest concerns, and emergency situations are handled in a timely manner
• Lead and develop a high-performing team: Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate engineering/maintenance team members to ensure high-quality work and performance

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in‑class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.