Director of Engineering

WizeHire, Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WizeHire, Inc is seeking a Hotel Director of Engineering for the Doubletree by Hilton Fort Worth S Conference Center. The ideal candidate will lead facility maintenance, ensuring efficiency and safety across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Responsibilities include managing the engineering team and developing departmental budgets to enhance guest experiences.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in hospitality maintenance, with a strong focus on compliance and energy management. Join us to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional guest services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in hospitality maintenance.
• Working knowledge of building trades including HVAC.
• Proficiency with budgeting and financial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum working order of all facility systems.
• Recruit and mentor engineering staff.
• Develop and manage operating budgets.

Skills

Leadership in hospitality maintenance

Technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, electrical

Budget management

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Vocational schooling or technical certifications

Tools

Building management systems (BMS)

Preventative maintenance software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Doubletree by Hilton Fort Worth S Conference Center • Fort Worth, TX, US

Posted 2 days ago

Description

The Hotel Director of Engineering leads the maintenance and operations of a property's physical facilities. They are responsible for overseeing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, managing the engineering staff, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, and directing preventive maintenance to protect the property asset and enhance the guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Facility Maintenance: Ensure optimum working order of all building structures, grounds, kitchen equipment, laundry, swimming pools, and utility systems.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor the engineering and maintenance staff to ensure maximum productivity and service delivery.
• Budgeting & Financials: Develop and administer the department’s operating budget, control repair and maintenance (R&M) expenses, and manage capital project costs.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce adherence to local, state, federal, and brand standards regarding OSHA, ADA, life-safety systems (e.g., fire alarms, sprinklers), and hotel security.
• Preventative Maintenance: Implement and continually improve programs to prevent equipment breakdowns, prolong asset life, and reduce guest room maintenance issues.
• Energy & Sustainability: Monitor utility consumption and pioneer initiatives to improve energy management and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience: Typically 5 or more years of hands‑on, progressive leadership experience in hospitality maintenance (e.g., previous Chief Engineer role).
• Technical Expertise: Working knowledge of building trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and carpentry.
• Administrative Skills: Proficiency with checkbook accounting, building management systems (BMS), preventative maintenance software, and Microsoft Office.
• Certifications: Vocational schooling, military training, or specialized technical/trade certifications are highly preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem‑solving, organizational abilities, and effective communication to coordinate seamlessly with other hotel departments like Housekeeping and Front Desk.

About Doubletree by Hilton Fort Worth S Conference Center

Guests applaud the newly renovated guestrooms at Doubletree by Hilton Fort Worth S Conference Center, featuring luxurious new bedding and flat‑screen televisions. Step into our hotel to feel the warmth of modern décor merging contemporary and Texan influences. Situated off I‑35W at I‑20, six miles from Downtown Fort Worth and within 30 minutes of both DFW Airport and Arlington, this hotel provides a central location, plus perks that assure the utmost in comfort.

With Stockyard's history, Sundance Square excitement, and the highlights of the Ft Worth Cultural District only moments away, guests enjoy an endless supply of entertainment near the hotel's Fort Worth, TX location. A trip to nearby Arlington affords even more fun at attractions like Six Flags Over Texas and the famed Cowboys Stadium.