Hotel Engineering Director: Lead Operations & Maintenance

Socket.dev; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels is seeking a seasoned Maintenance/Engineering leader for our Florida properties. You will work with regional leadership and the property General Manager to supervise the Engineering Department, ensuring all equipment and building systems run smoothly.

This role requires 4+ years in hotel maintenance with 2+ years in management, and certifications in Fire Safety, CFC. You will lead teams, maintain logs, and uphold Kimpton standards for safety and service.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and trade school experience preferred.
• 4+ years of hotel maintenance/engineering experience with 2+ years of management experience.
• High-rise Fire Safety, CFC, and chemical testing certifications.
• Proficient in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, locksmith, refrigeration, welding, boiler maintenance, chillers, and carpentry (with a proven electrical and mechanical aptitude!)
• Maintain accurate readings and logs.
• Ability to read blueprints and define areas quickly.
• Be proficient in MS Office and other basic platforms.
• Basic management abilities and be able to make reasonable decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintain all pumps, boilers, motors, chillers, electrical systems, refrigeration systems, lighting, hotel appliances, and the hotel physical plant.
• Paint all surfaces and equipment, make minor wall covering repairs, and minor furniture touch-ups.
• Perform minor construction work, repair and maintain the lock and key systems, and replace lightbulbs, fixtures, televisions, and radios.
• Lead staff by conducting performance evaluations, holding monthly departmental meetings, leading training on both technical and safety systems, building and maintaining your team.
• Maintain open and positive relationship with the People & Culture Department.
• Maintain par stocks of essential parts and associated materials and products used for operating, repairing, and maintaining the hotel. Notify your supervisor when parts are needed by using the proper requisition system or want list as appropriate, including purchasing.
• Maintain accurate logs of equipment tests, such as fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, etc. Repair and preventative maintenance logs, monthly reports, daily walk reports, meter readings, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring that contacts with project contractors and salesmen are conducted in a professional manner and in accordance with Kimpton Group standards.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Locksmithing

Carpentry

Reading blueprints

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Trade/Technical School Experience

Fire Safety Certification (High-rise)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kimpton Hotels is seeking a seasoned Maintenance/Engineering leader for our Florida properties. You will work with regional leadership and the property General Manager to supervise the Engineering Department, ensuring all equipment and building systems run smoothly.

This role requires 4+ years in hotel maintenance with 2+ years in management, and certifications in Fire Safety, CFC. You will lead teams, maintain logs, and uphold Kimpton standards for safety and service.