Head of Hotel Engineering & Maintenance

IHG Hotels & Resorts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in San Diego seeks an Engineering Director to lead the hotel's engineering/maintenance operations, ensuring safety, comfort and compliance while inspiring a skilled, service‑oriented team.

You will direct daily maintenance, coordinate with department heads, implement a preventive maintenance programme, uphold green initiatives, safeguard guests and property, and handle ad‑hoc tasks to keep the property operating at peak standards.

Qualifications

• Some college or advanced vocational training.
• Four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction.
• Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields.
• Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Professional certification and licence if required by law.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily engineering needs, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right team in place.
• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognise good performance.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of maintenance needs and ensure timely responses to requests.
• Help guests needs to ensure their satisfaction.
• Use a maintenance programme to ensure the hotel is maintained and in service for our guests.
• Oversee the physical operations of the hotel, including maintenance and repair and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimising waste and maintaining “green” initiatives.
• May be responsible for hotel security to minimise risk of theft, crime and other hazards.
• Ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done.

Skills

Maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical

Carpentry

HVAC

EPA Certification

Licenses

Education

Some college or equivalent

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in San Diego seeks an Engineering Director to lead the hotel's engineering/maintenance operations, ensuring safety, comfort and compliance while inspiring a skilled, service‑oriented team.

You will direct daily maintenance, coordinate with department heads, implement a preventive maintenance programme, uphold green initiatives, safeguard guests and property, and handle ad‑hoc tasks to keep the property operating at peak standards.