Assistant Director of Engineering
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Engineering works closely with the Director of Engineering to drive positive change, elevate standards, and maintain and enhance San Diego Mission Bay Resort, an 18-acre, 357-room resort. The role leads a skilled engineering team and combines hands-on property work with administrative responsibilities. Approximately 80% of the time is spent working alongside the team in the field, with approximately 20% dedicated to scheduling, purchasing, work orders, and communication. The role supports the resort’s Green Initiative and helps improve property condition, safety, and guest experience.
Requirements
- A minimum of 8 years of building maintenance experience.
- Good computer skills.
- Prior experience leading teams in a multifaceted hotel or resort operation.
- Extensive technical knowledge across HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a union environment is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute proactive preventive maintenance programs and respond efficiently to service needs from guests, members, and employees.
- Recruit, train, develop, and motivate a diverse engineering team, including HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, painters, and general maintenance professionals.
- Support and advance the resort’s Green Initiative by identifying strategies to reduce environmental impact.
- Improve property condition, safety, and guest experience through attention to detail and team collaboration.
- Foster a positive, high-energy work environment that balances professionalism with fun.
- Work hands-on alongside the engineering team in the field.
- Handle scheduling, purchasing, work orders, and communication.
Benefits
- Bonus eligible, with a potential annual incentive payout of 0%–33% of base compensation, subject to plan terms and performance criteria.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Optional supplemental benefits, including short-term disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Complimentary onsite parking.
- Free meals in the employee dining room.
- Team member, family, and friend hotel and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts.
- Career growth opportunities within Noble House Hotels & Resorts.
- Recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
