Director of Engineering | AC Hotel Downtown San Jose

Columbia Hospitality•San Jose, CA

8d•$115,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering maintains the hotel’s physical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and oversees the security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and repair of engineering tools, equipment, and safety features in accordance with established procedures and budgets. The role keeps engineering storerooms and workspaces orderly, ensures tools and equipment are properly cared for, and completes delegated work orders promptly and professionally. The position requires effective communication, prompt handling of issues and concerns, immediate reporting and resolution of unsafe conditions, and responding to after-hours calls as needed. Evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

7–10 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents, and to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to interpret technical instructions, diagrams, or blueprints.
Ability to perform painting, woodworking, and general carpentry effectively.
Ability to perform maintenance and general repair.
Knowledge of and ability to operate tools, hand tools, and power tools safely and efficiently.
Flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks and work in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Maintain the building’s physical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems so they function efficiently.
Ensure the security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and repair of engineering department tools, equipment, and safety features in accordance with established procedures and budgets.
Keep maintenance and engineering storerooms and workspaces clean and orderly, and store tools, equipment, and spare parts in their proper locations.
Ensure proper treatment and care of tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
Complete delegated work orders in a timely and professional manner.
Work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
Maintain open and effective communication and address issues or concerns promptly and efficiently.
Respond to after-hours calls as necessary.
Report and address unsafe conditions immediately.
Perform other tasks as assigned.