Director of Engineering
Jonathan Club•Los Angeles, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Town Club Director of Engineering reports to the Assistant Town Club Manager and is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, functionality, and efficiency of all building systems and facilities within the Town Club. This role ensures exceptional guest and member experiences by maintaining high operational standards across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and preventative maintenance programs. The Director of Engineering leads the engineering team, manages vendor relationships, supports capital improvement projects, and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of engineering or facilities management experience in hospitality, hotels, resorts, or private clubs.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
- Experience with preventative maintenance software and work order systems.
- Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of local building codes and safety regulations.
- Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Hospitality or luxury property experience preferred.
- EPA Certification, HVAC Certification, or trade licenses preferred.
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or similar certification is a plus.
- Experience managing union staff preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of all engineering and maintenance functions.
- Maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen equipment, pools, elevators, boilers, generators, and other facility systems.
- Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs.
- Respond promptly to facility emergencies and operational issues.
- Ensure guest rooms, public spaces, restaurants, spas, and back-of-house areas remain in excellent condition.
- Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate engineering and maintenance staff.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and service excellence.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and technical training sessions.
- Manage schedules and emergency response coverage.
- Responsible for managing and approving payroll.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire/life safety codes, local building regulations, and environmental standards.
- Maintain records for inspections, permits, certifications, and equipment maintenance.
- Lead safety drills and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Coordinate with local authorities and inspectors as needed.
- Assist the Assistant Club Manager with oversight of the departmental budget.
- Monitor energy consumption and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Control inventory and purchasing of maintenance supplies and equipment.
- Obtain bids and manage outside contractors and service vendors.
- Assist the Assistant Club Manager with planning and execution of renovation and capital improvement projects.
- Coordinate project timelines to minimize disruption to guests and members.
- Review project specifications, contractor work, and quality standards.
- Ensure prompt resolution of maintenance requests and service tickets.
- Support luxury hospitality standards and member satisfaction goals.
- Collaborate with operations, housekeeping, food & beverage, and events teams to support club activities and guest functions.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement 401K plan
- Employee provided meals
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
