Hotel Engineering Director: Lead Building Systems & Safety

Columbia Hospitality, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary 115k-128k USD

Cell phone reimbursement

Onsite parking

Paid time off & holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision

401K

HSA/FSA plans

Life insurance

Discounted lodging

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Director of Engineering for AC Hotel San Jose Downtown in San Jose, CA. The role oversees building systems, safety, and maintenance, requiring extensive experience and leadership to keep operations running smoothly.

The position includes competitive salary and benefits, with on-site parking and opportunities to contribute to a high-standard hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, diagrams or blueprints.
• Ability to effectively perform painting, woodworking and general carpentry.
• Ability to perform maintenance and general repair.
• Must have knowledge and the ability to operate tools, hand tools and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks and work in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the building’s physical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are functioning efficiently.
• Ensure the security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance and repair of all engineering department tools, equipment and safety features are in accordance of established procedures and budgets.
• Ensure all maintenance and engineering storerooms and work spaces are kept in a clean and orderly manner and storing all tools, equipment and spare parts in proper location.
• Responsible for the proper treatment and care of tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
• Responsible to complete delegated work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Able to work into the evening, nights, weekends and holiday shifts as required.
• Able to provide open and effective lines of communication and address issues or concerns in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Respond to after-hour calls as necessary.
• Reports and addresses unsafe conditions immediately.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance management

English fluency

Blueprint reading

Painting

Woodworking

General carpentry

Maintenance coordination

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Blueprints

Job description

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Director of Engineering for AC Hotel San Jose Downtown in San Jose, CA. The role oversees building systems, safety, and maintenance, requiring extensive experience and leadership to keep operations running smoothly.

The position includes competitive salary and benefits, with on-site parking and opportunities to contribute to a high-standard hospitality environment.