Director of Engineering - Luxury Hotel Maintenance & Ops

Hay Creek Hotels; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Employee lodging discounts

Job summary

The Sabal House, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, seeks an efficient Director of Engineering to oversee all technical, operational, and maintenance activities for the property and grounds in Savannah, GA.

Responsibilities include leading the engineering team, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets, and developing preventive maintenance programs to maintain top-tier guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in engineering/maintenance; hotel environment preferred.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or construction experience beneficial.
• Experience with Outlook, Word, and Excel recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage guest needs by responding promptly to all guest issues, maintain a responsive complaint program and address all work orders in an efficient and effective manner.
• Responsible for proper operations and upkeep of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, tile work, lighting systems and all specialized equipment; ensure compliance with codes and permits.
• Cost-effective management of equipment purchases or leasing, service contracts, repair and maintenance agreements, outsourcing tradesmen, and budgeting for capital and maintenance costs.
• Lead engineering/maintenance staff: scheduling, coaching, hiring/training, and accountability.
• Manage department expenses; evaluate bids, code invoices, and ensure accurate monthly accounting.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and facilities.
• Oversee groundskeeping, curb appeal, and landscaping across all weather conditions.
• Coordinate safety, security, and health programs with local responders and vendors; educate staff on safety procedures and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to wage/hour laws and safety policies.

Skills

Engineering experience

Leadership

Maintenance management

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Construction experience

Microsoft Office

On-call availability

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sabal House, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, seeks an efficient Director of Engineering to oversee all technical, operational, and maintenance activities for the property and grounds in Savannah, GA.

Responsibilities include leading the engineering team, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets, and developing preventive maintenance programs to maintain top-tier guest experiences.