Engineering Operations Lead - Resort & Hospitality

STAR ISLAND MANAGEMENT CORP; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Island Management Corp in Kissimmee, FL is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee daily engineering operations of the resort and lead a team of technicians.

You will manage safety compliance, vendor relationships, and capital projects while aligning with corporate standards and budgets. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to quality and service excellence at the resort.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with all maintenance trades required.
• Certificates or Licenses: HVAC, Valid Driver’s License with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Knowledge of all maintenance trades including electrical, plumbing, as well as the related use of hand and power tools.
• Skills in the use of related tools including hand and power tools.
• Mathematical skills necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and push/pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk around a large resort for the majority of the work period.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at height up to 30 feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the engineering operation of the resort and assist with management of the engineering department and vendor operations.
• Ensure area of responsibility meets all company and compliance standards.
• Provide direction and supervision to the Engineering Technicians for daily operations.
• Demonstrate and apply broad knowledge of concepts and procedures for managed work groups.
• Ensure the engineering department meets Internal, Quality, and Loss Prevention Audit standards.
• Create a positive and engaging work environment.
• Demonstrate ethics and integrity consistent with company standards.
• Motivate and communicate expectations with humility and respect.
• Provide input to director of engineering with financials; assist with monthly engineering budget and monthly P&L reports.
• Build strong working vendor/contractor relationships and knowledge of HOA.
• Develop relationships with vendors and contractors for resort and capital projects.
• Request and receive bids for presentation to resort management.
• Support and implement resort management strategic initiatives and programs.
• Identify areas of process improvement and leverage best practices with departments.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Budget management

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Electrical/plumbing knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

HVAC

OSHA knowledge

Job description

Star Island Management Corp in Kissimmee, FL is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee daily engineering operations of the resort and lead a team of technicians.

You will manage safety compliance, vendor relationships, and capital projects while aligning with corporate standards and budgets. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to quality and service excellence at the resort.