Director of Engineering

Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. It also provides ongoing training and development opportunities.

About our property:

At the La Quinta Resort and Club we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. Our culture, full benefit plans, including 401(k) with a company match and lucrative bonus programs, set us apart. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for a person with a strong background in hotel/resort maintenance, a passion for providing customer service, who is highly motivated and detail oriented to join our team as Director of Engineering. This individual provides oversight of the maintenance department and is responsible for ensuring the working order of all mechanical equipment, as well as repair and maintenance of the property.

The primary focus is on engineering operations, including maintenance, repair of hotel property, outside grounds, hotel equipment, preventative maintenance, and asset protection. This person will identify needs, organize staff and contractors, and oversee the completion of the maintenance needs. You will work closely with different members of our team, so you will need to be quick on your feet and have an engaging attitude.

Your role:

• Responds to guest’s maintenance requests and questions and resolves their need efficiently.
• Responsible for the hiring of new employees and recommends promotions in Engineering.
• Responsible for training, motivating and supporting subordinate staff to ensure quality service.
• Counsels, coaches, disciplines, and documents performance of staff.
• Recognizes and rewards superior performance.
• Directs and supervises the staff in Engineering.
• Sets work schedules for staff according to skill and workload level.
• Organizes and participates in meetings and maintains records and data pertaining to Engineering.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of budget analysis and capital plans.
• Develops and monitors engineering supplies, parts, inventories, and administers the purchase order system.
• Coordinates with outside contractors.

What are we looking for?

• Maintains appropriate supply of materials and equipment to carry out the normal day to day operating and maintenance requirements of the hotel.
• Maintains organized and efficient administrative and filing systems within Engineering for the timely and accurate handling of correspondence, reports, requisitions for purchase and other administrative requirements of the department.
• Maintains a well-defined and organized system within the shop for inventory, maintenance and storage of all tools, products, materials and equipment necessary to execute the required activities of the department.
• Immediately available to report to the hotel in the event of any hotel emergency which necessitates the skills and expertise of the Director of Engineering.
• Perform all duties in the area of responsibility and technical capabilities as required by management.
• Serves as a member of the Executive Committee.

Compensation:

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Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.