Director of Engineering

Hilton Santa Clara is looking for a Director of Engineering to join their team!

Benefits

* Vacation, Holiday, and Sick pay

* Medical/Dental/Vision (with opt. out option)

* Hotel Room Discount

* Free Parking

* Meals Provided

* Life Insurance

* AD&D

* 401(k) - 4% Match

* Discount programs

* Education Assistance Program

* Voluntary Long-Term Disability

* Voluntary Short-Term Disability

* Voluntary Hospital Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance

* Shoes for Crews

* Commuter Benefits

The Director of Engineering will provide guidance and leadership to the entire Engineering team and ensure all hotel building standards are met. The Director of Engineering will inspect and ensure the hotel building is operating in optimal condition.

The Director of Engineering is a working Department Head position that is responsible for the Engineering team and managing of all related functions, including but not limited to the following:

Job Duties:

* Coach, lead, and inspire engineering team by training and setting clear goals and objectives.

* Supervise maintenance operations for the facility to include but not limited to: refrigeration, CPO Certified, heating, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen and laundry equipment, emergency systems, electrical systems, painting and finish work, dry wall, etc.

* Conducts inventory, purchasing and maintains department checkbook to ensure budgetary and forecast guidelines are met.

* Update and maintain engineering policies, procedures, work orders using HotSOS, projects, upgrades & repairs and ensure compliance with all Stanford Hotels and Hilton Brand Standards.

* Monitor vendors to ensure quality, delivery, warranties, exchanges, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized.

* Maintain, oversee and track results of the preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, meeting rooms, public areas, back of house areas and all equipment.

* Ensure a 24/7 coverage including on-call status and act as Manager on Duty when scheduled.

* Obtain competitive bids for all supplies and work orders and preventative maintenance programs on an annual basis or as needed.

* As the Life Safety Director, uphold and oversee safety, health and sanitation policies and procedures at the property, including all safety measures and procedures related to COVID-19

* Completes projects as determined by the General Manager and dotted line reporting to Corporate Director of Engineering.

Job Requirements:

* 5+ years of Director of Engineering experience in a full-service hotel.

* Must have Hotel Engineering experience

* Displays a professional sense of urgency when communicating and interacting with guests, co-workers and the public in a way that exceeds the guest's needs. Identifies opportunities to improve and deliver additional value to the guest's experience.

* Possesses sharp ability for attention to detail (able to quickly identify variances in standards), working efficiently and flexibly. Ability to multi-task and be highly organized while working under pressure.

* Strong budgetary, projections, and cost control skills.

* Must have developed the following communication skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers and clients

* Prior union experience preferred.

* Relevant certifications are preferred

Compensation: $115,000 - $120,000 based on experience with bonus potential

The Hilton Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to n or call  to let us know the nature of your request.