Director of Engineering

Description

ABOUT US

From the hacienda-style architecture to the lush gardens and scattered artwork, Estancia La Jolla is a true Southern California escape. This former ranch dates back to the late 1800s, a history the property celebrates and honors. In Estancia's 210 casually elegant rooms and suites, this AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel feels like home.

THE JOB

As a Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for hotel maintenance and engineering operations. You will manage all Engineering activities to ensure smooth operation of all systems and services required to meet/exceed Company Standards, provide outstanding guest service, and financial profitability. YOU To be successful in this position, we're looking for an amazing people connector who provides guidance and direction to ensure overall departmental success. This role as Director of Engineering requires skills such as organization, detail orientation, a positive attitude, flexibility, and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations and property standards.

OUR CULTURE

Be part of our award-winning team named TOP Workplace in San Diego 2022-2025 and TOP Workplace USA 2023-2026 by our Team Members. Estancia La Jolla is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts, offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts in the Americas. To provide our guests with exceptional service and the most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values. The people who best fit Estancia La Jolla are sharp, hardworking team players. We are looking for candidates with experience in having fun!

THE OFFER

In return, we offer competitive pay, health insurance benefits, Team Member and Family & Friends hotel and restaurant discounts within the Noble House Hotel & Resorts family, Matching 401k (After 1 year), On-Demand Pay (Earned wage access before payday!) PTO, Complementary Parking, and Meals. Requirements Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or five years of experience with one year as a Director of Engineering or Chief Engineer in a similar setting. Experience within a hotel/resort environment. Must have strong working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, roofs, building finishes, and mechanical operations. Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inventories. Maintain regular reports on engineering operations and ongoing projects for senior management. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and industry standards by establishing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures. Make routine inspections to identify potential hazards and address them as soon as possible. Ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions based on analytical thinking. Knowledge about industry best practices Requires the ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meets/exceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction. Ability and experience in successfully leading and coordinating staff in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time. Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by operational needs. The ideal candidate will have: Experience within a hotel/resort environment At Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team! If you enjoy being a part of a team providing an excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply! Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D EEO Statement Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal-opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Estancia La Jolla, A Noble House Hotel