Engineering Manager

Property Description

Discover a unique opportunity to be part of the rich history of Key West at the Key West Historic Inns Collection. Formerly known as Kimpton Key West, our historic collection boasts 219 guestrooms across Winslow’s Bungalows, Lighthouse Hotel, Ridley House, Ella’s Cottages, and Fitch Lodge. These buildings, originally homes for army officers, industrialists, and steamboat captains, reflect architectural styles from Conch to Queen Anne.

Built when Key West was Florida's largest city in 1900, each structure holds captivating stories of gold discoveries and vaudeville performances. Join us and become a part of a team that embraces the vibrant past while offering unparalleled hospitality. Explore our property history at  for more information.

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, or a minimum of five (5) years of progressive engineering leadership experience in hospitality or a comparable commercial environment.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of hotel, institutional, commercial building, or HVAC systems experience preferred.
• Previous management or supervisory experience of three (3) to five (5) years required.
• Refrigeration, HVAC certification, EPA certification, journeyman‑level experience, or other applicable trade certifications are highly preferred.
• 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.
• Basic computer and administrative skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with guests, team members, vendors, and all levels of leadership.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement of the jurisdiction.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call‑ins as business needs require.

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