Director of Engineering | AC Hotel Downtown San Jose

Columbia-Hospitality; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Paid Time off & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

HSA/FSA Plans

Employer paid life insurance

Discounted Lodging

Employee Assistance Program

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

AC Hotel San Jose Downtown is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the hotel's engineering team and oversee maintenance of all building systems. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing assets.

The candidate should have 7–10 years of related experience, strong blueprint-reading and tool-handling skills, and the ability to respond after hours.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years related experience and/or training or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Fluent English reading, writing and speaking required.
• Ability to read diagrams/blueprints and interpret technical instructions.
• Experience with painting, woodworking and general carpentry.
• Maintenance and general repair skills; safe tool operation.
• Flexibility to perform multiple tasks in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building physical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to operate efficiently.
• Ensure security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance and repair of equipment per procedures and budgets.
• Keep storerooms and work spaces clean and organized; store parts properly.
• Care for tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
• Complete delegated work orders in a timely, professional manner.
• Work evenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts as required.
• Communicate effectively and address issues promptly; respond to after-hours calls.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately; perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance management

Electrical systems

Blueprint reading

Tool operation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering | AC Hotel San Jose Downtown

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

• Annual Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 DOE
• Cell Phone Monthly Reimbursement: $75.00

• Onsite parking
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• Discounted Lodging (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program

What you’ll do:

The Brass Tacks

• 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.

The Nitty Gritty

• 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.

The Fine Print

AC Hotel San Jose Downtown is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We strive for excellence in every position within the company and select the most qualified people who embrace our service philosophy and these values.

Legal: Columbia Hospitality is posting and recruiting for this role as a proud partner of AC Hotel San Jose Downtown. All employees will be employed by AC Hotel San Jose Downtown, a separate entity from Columbia Hospitality.