Director of Engineering

Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport • Irving, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering manages general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel. The role supervises engineering and maintenance associates, maintains the hotel’s repair and maintenance budget, oversees vendor contracts and projects, and ensures the property’s systems, grounds, and life-safety equipment are maintained and compliant with applicable codes and standards.

The position performs and oversees a broad range of maintenance work, including room inspections, wall repairs and painting, basic electrical fixture replacement, television installation and programming, minor plumbing, heating and cooling equipment maintenance, kitchen equipment troubleshooting, and furniture refurbishment. It also maintains preventive-maintenance schedules and records, monitors work orders, and provides weekly updates to the Corporate or Regional Director of Engineering.

The work schedule varies and may include holidays, weekends, or alternate shifts. The role involves extended periods of standing and walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The hotel is the Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport, a 506-room property with meeting and event spaces, a fitness facility, and food and beverage outlets.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory engineering or maintenance experience, or equivalent training.
• High school diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field preferred.
• Certifications may be required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates to ensure they meet brand or hotel standards and HHM core values.
• Maintain the hotel repair and maintenance budget.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for third-party vendors.
• Oversee small projects or PIPs, manage work progress, and report on progress.
• Install or repair sheetrock and other wall coverings; paint designated areas and items.
• Install or replace basic electrical fixtures, including switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing work.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps and perform preventative maintenance on units.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, complete work orders, and maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance on rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and the curb appeal of the hotel grounds.
• Refurbish, paint, and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel life-safety systems to ensure they remain operational.
• Maintain repair and preventive-maintenance records and coordinate compliance with service contracts.
• Perform and maintain work in accordance with local, state, and federal codes.
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores and work to improve departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Provide weekly updates to the Corporate or Regional Director of Engineering.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) company match.
• Free basic life insurance.
• Travel discounts.
• Commuter transit and commuter parking benefits.
• Quarterly bonuses and incentives.
• Employee assistance and wellness program.
• Educational and professional development.
• Technology reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED