Director of Engineering

Wischermann Partners, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pet Insurance

Employer paid Life/LTD

Fully vested 401k

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Recognition Program

Volunteer Initiatives

Marriott Hotel Travel Discounts

Job summary

The Westin Indianapolis Airport is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead maintenance and safety for the hotel. You will ensure regulatory compliance, oversee daily operations, and drive long-term preventative maintenance and capital plans to protect guest safety and property value.

Lead a team of repairs & maintenance staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with hotel leadership to optimize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar role within a full-service hospitality operation.
• Specialized knowledge in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or related systems is preferred.
• Strong understanding of life-safety systems and preventative maintenance plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance and safety of the hotel facility.
• Develop an engineering operating strategy aligned with business goals.
• Coach and support the Engineering team in preventative maintenance and daily tasks.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve guest satisfaction and manage controllable costs.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and budgeted expenditures.
• Maintain life-safety systems and participate in P&L reviews and capital planning.
• Manage departmental meetings and communicate goals clearly to staff.
• Recruit, hire, and train Repairs & Maintenance personnel; evaluate performance.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Life safety

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: The Westin Indianapolis Airport - INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241-4226, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or Equivalent, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel, BENEFITS

BENEFITS

• Bonus Plan
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Employer paid Life/LTD
• Fully vested 401k
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• Recognition Program
• Volunteer Initiatives
• Marriott Hotel Travel Discounts

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the overall maintenance and safety of the Hotel. They ensure that the building complies with all regulations and oversees the day-to-day maintenance as well as the long-term preventative maintenance and capital plans. They are responsible for emergency response and safety plans to ensure that guests and associates are safe at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatments, and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the Company’s business strategy.
• Coach and support Engineering team to effectively manage preventative maintenance programs, daily room calls, and controllable expenses.
• Work with the property and corporate leadership team to effectively increase Guest Satisfaction scores and highlight areas of concern.
• Operate within budgeted operating costs and effectively execute all budgeted capital expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain property life safety systems.
• Participate in P&L reviews and the budgeting process for all areas of responsibility.
• Act as the Hotel liaison regarding fire, life, safety, and all planning/code requirements.
• Participate in departmental meetings and continually communicate a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce the desired results.
• Ensure all associates have proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train Repairs & Maintenance associates.
• Conduct performance evaluations and discipline staff when needed.
• Maintain a professional and personable appearance at all times, according to hotel standards.
• Successfully achieve the hotel’s core competencies including work product, teamwork and culture, guest and customer service, work ethic, impact-oriented problem solver, and entrepreneurship.
• Successfully achieve the hotel’s core values of ownership, innovation, craft, respect, and community.
• Primary duty will be managing the business and their department. They will regularly direct the work of two or more associates and have the authority to hire and terminate.
• All other duties as requested.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a similar role in a full-service hospitality operation.
• Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, or similar.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, life safety systems, preventative maintenance plans, and daily hotel operations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to colleagues.
• Good reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on own and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for entire shift.
• Requires writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be provided through the interactive process to enable qualified applicants and associates to perform the essential functions of the position.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, and we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.