Director of Engineering

Columbia-Hospitality; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cellphone Allowance

Incentive Eligible

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time off & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability,

401K

HSA/FSA Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Columbia Cares volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Salish Lodge & Spa, part of Columbia Hospitality, Inc., seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the lodge’s facility operations. You will oversee building systems, safety, and maintenance, and drive a culture of reliability and efficiency across all engineering teams.

You will manage preventive maintenance, respond to after-hours issues, and coordinate with other departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences while balancing budget and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, diagrams or blueprints.
• Ability to perform painting, woodworking and general carpentry.
• Ability to perform maintenance and general repair.
• Must be able to operate tools, hand tools and power tools safely.
• Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the building’s physical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Ensure security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance and repair of engineering tools, equipment and safety features as per procedures and budgets.
• Keep engineering storerooms and work spaces clean and organized and store tools, equipment and spare parts properly.
• Complete delegated work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Able to work evenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts as required.
• Provide open and effective lines of communication and address issues promptly.
• Respond to after-hour calls as necessary.
• Report and address unsafe conditions immediately.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Technical reading

Blueprint interpretation

Maintenance & repair

Tool safety

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Director of Engineering | Salish Lodge & Spa

Let’s start off with the most important part-what’s in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
• Cellphone Allowance
• Incentive Eligible
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Success Looks Like:

Your Impact

• Maintain the building’s physical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are functioning efficiently.
• Ensure the security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance and repair of all engineering department tools, equipment and safety features are in accordance of established procedures and budgets.
• Ensure all maintenance and engineering storerooms and work spaces are kept in a clean and orderly manner and storing all tools, equipment and spare parts in proper location.
• Responsible for the proper treatment and care of tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
• Responsible to complete delegated work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Able to work into the evening, nights, weekends and holiday shifts as required.
• Able to provide open and effective lines of communication and address issues or concerns in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Respond to after-hour calls as necessary.
• Reports and addresses unsafe conditions immediately.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What You Bring

• 7-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from residents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, diagrams or blueprints.
• Ability to effectively perform painting, woodworking and general carpentry.
• Ability to perform maintenance and general repair.
• Must have knowledge and the ability to operate tools, hand tools and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks and work in stressful situations.

Native American/Alaskan Native preference applies under applicable TERO requirements

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.