Engineering Manager

Auberge Resorts LLC; Kennebunk, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection, a luxury property in Kennebunk, Maine, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead maintenance and safety programs ensuring guest comfort and operations excellence. You will collaborate with hotel leadership and supervise technicians to sustain plumbing, HVAC, electrical, spa and pool utilities and carpentry tasks.

The role requires coordinating mechanical repairs, overseeing fire safety training, and stepping in for the Director of Engineering when needed, all while

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in hotel engineering, including plumbing, HVAC, electric, spa and pool utilities, and carpentry.
• Three years’ operating experience in the engineering department of a hotel or closely related industry is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work as an active member of the management team and support all hotel operations.
• Provide in-house mechanical and electrical servicing, repair and maintenance with discreet, guest-friendly personnel.
• Prioritize and resolve maintenance requests efficiently.
• Develop, train, and supervise a team of technicians to meet standards.
• Oversee mechanical repairs, transportation preventative maintenance, and grounds teams.
• Ensure fire system is operating properly and train the maintenance team on safety protocols.
• Act as the go-to in the absence of the Director of Engineering.

Skills

Plumbing

HVAC systems

Electrical

Carpentry

English proficiency

Team leadership

Windows tools

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boats coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award‑winning spa, two restaurants, convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property‑wide redesign led by New York‑based Jenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors.

For more information: auberge.com/whitebarninn

Follow White Barn Inn on Facebook and Instagram @WhiteBarnAuberge

Job Description

Working at Auberge requires a pursuit of excellence in luxury service delivery, and this role requires that same ambition. The Engineering Manager is responsible for working side by side with the team, ensuring guest and colleague comfort and safety at all times.

• Work as an active member of the management team. Creating professional relationships and active involvement with all hotel operations, including but not limited to; daily, and weekly management meetings, and support to all team members, including Manager on Duty Shifts.
  
• Provide in-house mechanical and electrical servicing, repair, and maintenance using well‑trained, presentable personnel carrying out maintenance work in an efficient, discreet, and guest‑friendly manner.
  
• Ensure that all maintenance requests are prioritized and are dealt with in an efficient manner.
• Develop, train, and supervise a team of technically proficient and generally helpful technicians to carry out all maintenance and repair work to standard with technical specifications.
  
• Oversee and coordinate mechanical repairs, transportation preventative maintenance, and ground/landscaping teams.
  
• Ensure the Fire system is operating properly and train the Maintenance team as well as key team members, i.e. Night Audit on fire emergency protocol
  
• Act as the “go to” in the absence of the Director of Engineering

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience and a solid understanding of plumbing, HVAC, electric, spa and pool utilities, and carpentry.
• Three years’ operating experience in the engineering department of a hotel or closely related industry. Luxury preferred.
• Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations
• Able to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to departmental and operational needs.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Bi‑Lingual highly appreciated.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Window applications required.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, safaris, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 39 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, safaris, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

About The Friedkin Group

The Friedkin Group is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin Group portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com.

WBI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. WBI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WBI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.