Director of Engineering

Desert Hospitality Management, LLC • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The Director of Engineering oversees the hotel’s physical plant, engineering assets, and grounds. This role manages capital projects and repair budgets while leading the technical team. Its primary goal is to provide a safe, operational, premium environment for guests and staff through efficient preventive maintenance and rapid emergency response.

The position manages maintenance programs and the operation and repair of building systems, as well as third-party contractors and capital improvement projects. It leads maintenance staff, manages work orders, controls departmental budgets and inventory costs, monitors utility consumption, and implements sustainability initiatives. The role also ensures regulatory compliance and leads building emergency response plans.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive maintenance management experience, preferably within hospitality or large commercial facilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across HVAC, commercial plumbing, high-voltage electrical, and automated building management systems (BMS).
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to collaborate with corporate leaders and hotel guests.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces or changing weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or facility management.
• Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM) or Certified Lodging Chief Engineer (CLCE) certification.
• Relevant state or local licenses, such as EPA Universal HVAC, CPO pool certification, or universal electrical/plumbing licenses.

Responsibilities

• Design and run routine preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Oversee the operation and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, and life-safety systems.
• Manage third-party contractors, negotiate service agreements, and supervise capital improvement projects.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate maintenance technicians and supervisors.
• Assign work orders and hold the team accountable for closing repair orders quickly and safely.
• Manage the department’s operating budget, track monthly expenses, and control inventory costs.
• Monitor utility consumption and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce costs.
• Maintain compliance with local building codes, OSHA, ADA, and fire safety regulations.
• Lead building emergency response plans, including responses to fire alarms, power outages, and extreme weather.

What This Job Offers

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