Assistant Director of Engineering
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About the Role
We are seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to oversee physical building and systems maintenance and repairs at a hotel. You will lead a team, manage daily maintenance operations, ensure safety compliance, and drive energy efficiency initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high performing engineering team
- Assist Director of Engineering with managing daily maintenance operations
- Oversee maintenance of physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems
- Ensure safety and compliance with national and local regulations
- Monitor departmental KPIs and drive engineering performance
- Support hotel wide operational leadership including evacuation procedures
- Supervise external contractors and inspect completed work
- Lead energy efficiency initiatives to reduce utility costs
Requirements
- Experience in engineering management, preferably in hospitality
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life safety systems
- Ability to oversee contractor work and ensure quality
- Commitment to safety and compliance
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Job Description
- Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You. Picture yourself brightening someone’s day.
- As an Assistant Director of Engineering, you’re not just overseeing physical building and systems maintenance and repairs – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high performing team: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognise achievements to build a motivated and high performing team.
- Assist Director of Engineering with managing daily maintenance operations: Oversee maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and verify completion through the property maintenance management system; ensure timely resolution of service requests, guest concerns, and emergencies.
- Ensure safety and compliance: Oversee the maintenance of the physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, coordinate inspections, and uphold safety and compliance standards in line with national and local regulations.
- Assist Director of Engineering with driving engineering performance: Monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity and act as need to improve performance.
- Support hotel wide operational leadership: Collaborate with the broader hotel leadership team in overseeing evacuation procedures, duty manager coverage, and other safety protocols as needed.
- Oversee contractor work: Supervise external contractors and inspect completed work for quality and compliance.
- Lead energy efficiency initiatives: Support and oversee property wide energy conservation programs to reduce utility costs.
Qualifications
- A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.
- Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing.
- Inspiring others through Leadership.
- A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes.
- A sense of Ownership and accountability.
- And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
About Us
- Join an Award Winning Workplace Culture. At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible.
- As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
- Our award winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune.
- With our suite of world class brands, and a company wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
- Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way.
Benefits
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program.
- Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
- Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care.
- Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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