Hospitality Engineering Manager — Lead & Optimize Properties

Highgate; 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

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.