Director of Engineering – Luxury Hotel & Spa

Auberge Collection; Los Olivos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Engineering at Auberge Collection's The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos leads maintenance, safety, and physical presentation across the hotel, restaurant, spa, pool, and grounds. This hands-on leader ensures buildings, equipment, and systems operate safely, efficiently, and with the ultra-luxury standard guests expect.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, emergency planning, budgets, and capital projects while partnering with hotel leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering operations in a luxury hotel, resort, or comparable hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and life-safety systems.
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs, work orders, inspections, and maintenance records.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices and building-related compliance requirements.
• Experience managing department expenses, vendor relationships, service contracts, and repair projects.
• Ability to prioritize multiple needs, troubleshoot problems, and respond to emergencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and maintenance management and purchasing systems.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule and respond to property emergencies, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Licenses or certifications required by applicable law for the duties performed.
• Engineering leadership experience in a luxury hotel, resort, private club, or comparable hospitality environment.
• Experience supporting restaurant, commercial kitchen, spa, pool, or hot tub operations.
• Experience planning and overseeing capital improvements and renovation projects.
• EPA Section 608 certification or other relevant trade, facilities management, pool operations, or safety certifications.
• Familiarity with building automation systems, energy management, and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, safety, and physical presentation of the hotel, restaurant, spa, pool, and grounds.
• Ensure buildings, equipment, and systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably while upholding ultra-luxury standards.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership and department heads to anticipate property needs and resolve concerns promptly.
• Plan and execute capital improvements and renovations with attention to guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Troubleshooting

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Emergency response

Education

EPA Section 608 certification

Tools

Building automation systems

Energy management systems

Sustainability practices

Job description

The Director of Engineering at Auberge Collection's The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos leads maintenance, safety, and physical presentation across the hotel, restaurant, spa, pool, and grounds. This hands-on leader ensures buildings, equipment, and systems operate safely, efficiently, and with the ultra-luxury standard guests expect.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, emergency planning, budgets, and capital projects while partnering with hotel leadership.