Director of Engineering Services

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa seeks Director of Engineering Services to lead all engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across the property.

Reporting to Director of Operations, you will manage preventive maintenance, capital projects, budgeting, and compliance, while coaching and supervising the engineering team.

This role champions Omni culture and requires HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing credentials, strong leadership, and guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hospitality engineering experience.
• HVAC/electrical/plumbing certifications; EPA/CPO required.
• Strong leadership, organizational and guest-relations skills.
• Experience managing maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Knowledge of safety codes and life-safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee R&M and utility expenses and budgeting.
• Lead maintenance and preventative maintenance programs for public spaces, guestrooms, equipment.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure safety and compliance.
• Recruit and train engineering staff; manage disciplinary actions.
• Plan capital projects; oversee bids and contractors.
• Ensure external vendors perform work on time.
• Maintain permits and licenses.
• Schedule, supervise, and payroll for engineering team.
• Ensure safety policies and confidentiality of assets.
• Champion Omni culture.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Budgeting

Education

EPA certification

CPO certification

HVAC certification

Tools

Synergy CMMS

Birchstreet

Job description

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa offers guests 3.5 miles of beach, scenic marshlands, luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world‑class golf, dining, family‑friendly activities and a full‑service spa. Our associates are part of a dynamic, supportive team that values respect, gratitude and empowerment. We provide hands‑on training, growth opportunities and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service. If you are friendly, motivated and passionate about serving others, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect fit.

Overview

The Director of Engineering Services leads and oversees all engineering and maintenance operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operation of the property. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the position provides direction, training and supervision to all engineering personnel while managing preventative maintenance programs, repairs, facility systems and capital improvement projects.

The Director ensures compliance with safety regulations, company standards and operational objectives, maintains the property’s physical assets, controls departmental expenses and delivers a high‑quality environment for guests, associates and visitors. Through effective leadership and strategic planning, this role supports the overall success and reliability of property operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate and operate, in an economic, legal and safe manner, all R&M & Utility expenses.
• Managing Birchstreet for all R&M expenses, participate in all month‑end financial process and forecasting.
• Supervise a comprehensive maintenance and preventative maintenance program for public spaces, guestrooms and equipment. All work request and preventive maintenance to be managed in Synergy.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain general conditions and adhere to safety, health standards and legal requirements set forth by hotel policy.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and discipline engineering associates in coordination with the Director of Associate Services.
• Recommend capital budget projects, obtain bids, and oversee contractors for project execution. Manage special permits and licenses as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of work by external vendors and contractors.
• Maintain own and resort's special permits and licenses as required by local, state and federal authorities.
• Control schedules, staffing, and payroll for the Engineering team. Maintain personnel records, utility logs, and engineering records.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost‑savings.
• Responsible for scheduling and facilitating monthly department meetings.
• Effectively coach and counsel associates as needed and complete performance evaluations.
• Attend all company required training.
• Champion the Omni / Power of One / Power of Engagement culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' hospitality Engineering experience required or in a similar field.
• Certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing is preferred. CPO and EPA certifications are required. If currently do not possess, it will be required to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management, and all life safety systems pertinent to hotel operations.
• Knowledgeable in safety use for: power tools, general engineering tools and equipment, pool pumps and filtration systems.
• Knowledgeable in ADA requirements, power, water and sewer distribution, blueprints, fire codes and fire protection.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills. Must possess effective teamwork and guest relations.
• Demonstrates understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action.
• Ability to ensure administrative functions and duties are assigned and completed, according to Omni standards, including timekeeping, vendor contracts, and personnel action forms.
• Possess Relevant industry certifications and licenses as required by local authorities.

Physical Requirements

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects of moderate to heavy weight without assistance. Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Responds quickly to sounds. Moves safely over uneven terrain. Identify and respond to dangerous situations. Safely climb ladders while carrying moderate to heavy weight. Wear personal protective equipment when required.

Working Environment

• Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.