Engineering Manager

TradeWinds Island Resort • Saint Pete Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engineering department at TradeWinds Island Resorts. In the Director’s absence, the Engineering Manager assumes the administrative, financial, and operating responsibilities related to hotel engineering. This is a working manager role requiring broad general maintenance and building utilities repair knowledge. The manager supervises daily assignments for Guest Room Engineers, Carpenters, Masons, Certified Pool Operators, Painters, and Landscapers, and helps ensure staffing coverage, safe and effective hotel operations, and timely maintenance service.

The role requires familiarity with water heaters, HVAC package units, commercial ice machines, and similar equipment, along with construction and maintenance experience. The Engineering Manager contributes to budgets and financial reviews, develops and implements preventive maintenance programs, maintains emergency and life-safety systems, administers engineering vendor contracts, and supports projects and renovations. The role also requires maintaining procedures, paperwork, and the department’s maintenance tracking program.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or related field, or a technical certificate with at least 1 year of supervisory or lead mechanic experience.
• At least 5 years of construction experience, as stated in the role overview.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Stationary engineer’s license if required by local code.
• Required HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and general maintenance skills.
• Knowledge and experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in carpentry and construction.
• Working experience in carpentry, landscaping, brickwork, light electrical work, pumps and motors, plumbing, and irrigation.
• Familiarity with water heaters, HVAC package units, commercial ice machines, and similar equipment.
• Ability to obtain Pool Operations Management certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities related to safety, projects, and cost management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees and guests at all levels.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize departmental functions, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and evaluate complex information and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain regular attendance, a warm and friendly demeanor, and high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Long hours are sometimes required.
• Able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain the property, equipment, grounds, and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Supervise and train Engineering staff in customer service, empowerment, standard operating procedures, and loss prevention.
• Create and post Engineering staff schedules, ensuring full coverage.
• Create and adhere to the department’s annual budget.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and participate in monthly profit-and-loss review meetings.
• Create and implement preventive maintenance programs for hotel equipment.
• Ensure emergency and life-safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified according to Highgate Hotel standards.
• Assist with administration of vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Ensure room maintenance requests are handled promptly and courteously.
• Assist with special projects and renovations as needed.
• Follow and update standard operating procedures and maintain daily paperwork and the maintenance tracking program.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

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