Engineering Manager

Davidson Hospitality Group•Key West, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Key West Historic Inns is seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on, and talented Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about maintaining exceptional facilities, preserving the charm of historic boutique hotels, and ensuring an outstanding guest experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As the Engineering Manager, you will lead a skilled team of engineering professionals responsible for the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of our boutique hotel collection. You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, building systems, capital improvement projects, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance while ensuring our hotels remain safe, well-maintained, and operating at the highest standards. Your leadership will play a vital role in preserving our historic properties and creating a comfortable, welcoming environment for both our guests and team members. At Key West Historic Inns, your expertise will be valued, your ideas will make an impact, and you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of our collection. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative work environment where excellence, teamwork, and hospitality are at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive engineering leadership experience in hospitality or a comparable commercial environment, OR a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
Three (3) to five (5) years of previous management or supervisory experience required.
Extensive working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, emergency, preventive maintenance systems, and all related building disciplines.
Proven experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs, vendor relationships, departmental budgets, and capital improvement projects.
Strong leadership, organizational, project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire and life safety standards, environmental compliance, applicable building codes, and hospitality regulations.
Must meet the minimum age requirement of the jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) to four (4) years of hotel, institutional, commercial building, or HVAC systems experience preferred.
Refrigeration, HVAC certification, EPA certification, journeyman-level experience, or other applicable trade certifications are highly preferred.
Basic computer and administrative skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferred.
Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a skilled team of engineering professionals responsible for the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of our boutique hotel collection.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs, building systems, capital improvement projects, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure hotels remain safe, well-maintained, and operating at the highest standards.
Preserve historic properties and create a comfortable, welcoming environment for guests and team members.