Resort Engineering Lead: Hands-On, Preventive Maintenance

Local30sandiego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Supplemental benefits

401K with employer match

Cell phone allowance

Onsite parking

Free meals in EDR

Hotel/restaurant discounts (NobleHouse

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

San Diego Mission Bay Resort is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to work with the Director of Engineering and drive improvements across our 18-acre resort. You will lead a skilled team, stay hands-on in the field, and elevate standards for guest comfort and safety.

This role emphasizes preventive maintenance, staff development, and a proactive approach to green initiatives to reduce environmental impact while delivering exceptional experiences for guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 year building maintenance experience.
• Good computer skills.
• Prior experience leading teams in a multi-faceted hotel or resort operation is required.
• Experience in a union environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute proactive Preventive Maintenance programs while responding to guest, member, and employee service needs.
• Recruit, train, develop, and motivate a diverse engineering team including HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, painters, and general maintenance professionals.
• Actively support and advance the resort’s Green Initiative, identifying strategies to reduce environmental impact.
• Elevate overall property condition, safety, and guest experience through attention to detail and team collaboration.
• Foster a positive, high-energy work environment balancing professionalism with fun.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC/R

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Team development

Maintenance planning

Guest experience

Job description

San Diego Mission Bay Resort is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to work with the Director of Engineering and drive improvements across our 18-acre resort. You will lead a skilled team, stay hands-on in the field, and elevate standards for guest comfort and safety.

This role emphasizes preventive maintenance, staff development, and a proactive approach to green initiatives to reduce environmental impact while delivering exceptional experiences for guests and colleagues.