Director of Engineering

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

PayActive wage access

PTO and Holidays

Full healthcare benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Hotel and F&B discounts

Job summary

HVMG – Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking a hands-on Director of Engineering in Birmingham, AL. You will lead maintenance operations, supervise staff, implement preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and brand standards for a guest-ready property.

You will report to the General Manager and drive repairs, upgrades, and compliance across all building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. A strong technical background and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• A college degree or two years hotel experience.
• Five years training as a stationary Engineer and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of plumbing and electrical codes, fire codes, and local mechanical codes.
• Experience with blue prints and wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• Be the backbone of hotel operations, ensuring systems and equipment run smoothly.
• Manage maintenance staff, oversee repairs/upgrades, and ensure safety compliance.
• Report to the General Manager and maintain departmental standards.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance across building and guestrooms.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies and manage procurement.
• Coordinate carpentry, electrical, plumbing and related maintenance tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Facilities management

Education

College degree or two years hotel experience

Five years stationary Engineer training

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of plumbing/electrical codes

Reading blueprints & schematics

Tools

Power tools

Meters

Job description

$92,000 to $95,000 + Benefits

As Director of Engineering, you’ll lead the maintenance and engineering operations of the property, ensuring all building systems, equipment, and facilities operate safely and efficiently. You’ll manage a team, oversee preventative maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with safety and brand standards. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader with strong technical expertise and a commitment to maintaining a well‑functioning, guest‑ready environment.

Key Responsibilities (Other Duties May Be Assigned)

• You will be the backbone of our hotel's operations, ensuring all systems and equipment run smoothly for our guests' comfort and safety.
• Your daily tasks will include managing maintenance staff, overseeing repairs and upgrades, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and codes.
• You will report to the General Manager.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and at any time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program of all-building equipment and guestrooms, including the training of the Property Operations staff on the management of such a program.
• Maintain inventory of all parts and supplies.
• Purchase all parts, supplies, tools and equipment related to Property Operations through direct contact with sales representatives.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all: heaters, pumps, valves and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all: refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves as well as all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperatures.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of chillers, cooling tower, elevators and related mechanical equipment, pools, spas and fitness equipment, laundry/related equipment, kitchen equipment, air compressors, gas and distribution lines and valves/devices, water filters/softners/piping/pumps, sinks/toilets/bowls as well as supply and water lines.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all types of motors or engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all types of locks, keys and locksmith related duties, including guestroom key card locks.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all electrical devices and equipment.
• Coordinate the maintenance repair and installation of carpentry work, and those duties related to carpentry.
• Prepare and adjust weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts.
• Adjust work goals and schedules throughout the week to meet the business demands.
• Monitor staff performance in all phases of job functions ensuring that all procedures are carried out to departmental standards; rectify any deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Plan capital expenditures and execute projects.
• Conduct monthly department meetings.

Education & Experience

• A college degree or two years of hotel experience
• Previous experience in this exact position
• Previous experience in a similar or related position
• A combination of education and experience
• Desirable Experience:
• Five years training as a stationary Engineer. Five years supervisory experience Working knowledge of: Plumbing codes Electrical codes, National/local fire codes, Local mechanical codes Water treatment program, Blue prints and plumbing and wiring schematics, Power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades, Abatement precautionary measures, Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.

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 as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• 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.