Engineering Manager

TradeWinds Island Resort; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TradeWinds Island Resorts, managed by Highgate Hotels, seeks an Engineering Manager to oversee daily operations of the engineering department at the Saint Pete Beach property.

The role demands a working manager with strong experience in maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety, plus supervisory capabilities and budget oversight to ensure service excellence and adherence to Highgate standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field; or a technical certificate with at least 1 year of supervisory or lead mechanic experience.
• Stationary engineer’s license if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention.
• Create and post all Engineering staffs schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry/General maintenance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate

Job description

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Discover more sun and more fun! Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you’ll stay at one, play at two — with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it’s all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts. https://www.tradewindsresort.com/careers

Overview

Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort! Located along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach, a Top-Ranked U.S. Beach, TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip-flops from one another.

We’re proud to share that our management company, Highgate, has been recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner. When you join the TradeWinds team, you become part of a culture that values passion, collaboration, excellence, purpose, and inclusivity. If you’re passionate about creating memorable experiences and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you. Bring your passion to paradise and discover where your career can take you at TradeWinds!

Join a company where Our People are at the heart of everything we do.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engineering department. In the absence of the Director, the Engineering Manager will assume the administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they relate to engineering.

The Engineering Manager plays several roles within the Engineering Department. The incumbent will be a working Manager who must be knowledgeable in many areas of General Maintenance and Building Utilities repair. As well as being capable in many areas of responsibility, the incumbent will supervise the daily job assignments and other associated duties of our Guest Room Engineers, Carpenters, Masons, Certified Pool Operators (CPO's), Painters and Landscapers. The Engineering manager should be familiar with the operation and maintenance of water heaters, HVAC package units, commercial ice machines and other similar equipment. The applicant should have minimum 5 years' construction experience, possess both knowledge and experience of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the carpentry and construction fields, demonstrate working experience for carpentry, landscaping, brickwork, as well as light electrical, pumps, and motors plumbing, irrigation knowledge, and have the ability be certified in Pool Operations Management within the first 90 days of employment. This position requires strong problem solving and decision making abilities concerning safety, projects, and cost management. The incumbent will work on Staff schedules to ensure full coverage. The ability to follow and update standard operating procedures (SOP's), and keeping up with daily paperwork and our maintenance tracking program is also crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention.
• Create and post all Engineering staffs schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or a related field; or a technical certificate with at least 1 year of supervisory or lead mechanic experience.
• Stationary engineer’s license if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nam