Hotel Engineering Director — Operations Leader

Columbia-Hospitality

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking
Paid Time off & Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K
HSA/FSA Plans
Employer paid life insurance
Discounted Lodging
Employee Assistance Program
Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

AC Hotel San Jose Downtown is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the hotel's engineering team and oversee maintenance of all building systems. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing assets.

The candidate should have 7–10 years of related experience, strong blueprint-reading and tool-handling skills, and the ability to respond after hours.

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years related experience and/or training or equivalent mix of education and experience.
  • Fluent English reading, writing and speaking required.
  • Ability to read diagrams/blueprints and interpret technical instructions.
  • Experience with painting, woodworking and general carpentry.
  • Maintenance and general repair skills; safe tool operation.
  • Flexibility to perform multiple tasks in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain building physical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to operate efficiently.
  • Ensure security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance and repair of equipment per procedures and budgets.
  • Keep storerooms and work spaces clean and organized; store parts properly.
  • Care for tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
  • Complete delegated work orders in a timely, professional manner.
  • Work evenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts as required.
  • Communicate effectively and address issues promptly; respond to after-hours calls.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately; perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance management
Electrical systems
Blueprint reading
Tool operation

Tools

Hand tools
Power tools

Job description

AC Hotel San Jose Downtown is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the hotel's engineering team and oversee maintenance of all building systems. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing assets.

The candidate should have 7–10 years of related experience, strong blueprint-reading and tool-handling skills, and the ability to respond after hours.

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