Engineering Supervisor

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.

Overview

Key West Historic Inns is seeking a motivated, hands-on Engineering Supervisor to support the daily operations of our Engineering department. This role is ideal for a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys leading by example, troubleshooting building systems, and ensuring our hotels remain safe, well-maintained, and ready to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Working closely with the Engineering Manager, the Engineering Supervisor coordinates the daily activities of the Engineering team, assigns work orders, monitors preventive maintenance, and assists with the repair and maintenance of hotel facilities and equipment. This position serves as the department's operational leader during assigned shifts, providing guidance, technical support, and direction to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.

The Engineering Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining team productivity, promoting safe work practices, addressing maintenance concerns, and supporting seamless hotel operations through strong communication, organization, and a commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, trade school, or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of hotel, institutional, commercial building, or HVAC systems experience preferred.
• Previous management, supervisory, or lead maintenance experience of two (2) to three (3) years preferred.
• Refrigeration, HVAC certification, EPA certification, journeyman-level experience, or other applicable trade certifications are highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, emergency, and preventive maintenance systems, as well as all related building disciplines.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining building systems and equipment in a hospitality or commercial environment.
• Ability to lead by example, motivate team members, and foster a positive, safety-focused work environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire and life safety standards, environmental compliance, and applicable building codes.
• 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.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.