Director of Engineering

Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU
Located at the corner of University and Mill, Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU sits at the center of Tempe's energy, creativity, and growth. As the flagship hotel of the city's revitalized downtown, we offer more than 36,000 square feet of stunning indoor and outdoor event space, four signature dining outlets, a rooftop pool deck with unbeatable views, and 330 beautifully designed guest rooms overlooking the ASU campus and Tempe skyline.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Omni Tempe, we're building a team of warm, passionate professionals who believe that hospitality is about creating moments that matter. Whether you're just beginning your career or taking your next big step, you'll find mentorship, growth, and purpose here.
Join us and be part of something extraordinary. Help us shape the future of hospitality in the heart of Tempe.
Job Purpose: Responsible for ensuring proper training and supervision of all Engineering
personnel and to provide consistent, cost-effective maintenance programs that
ensure the property's safe and efficient operation.
Essential Job Functions:
o Coordinate and operate, in an economic, legal and safe manner, all R&M & Utility
expenses.
o Managing Birchstreet for all R&M expenses, participate in all month-end financial process
and forecasting.
o Supervise a comprehensive maintenance and preventative maintenance program for
public spaces, guestrooms and equipment. All work request and preventive maintenance to
be managed in Synergy.
o Coordinate with other departments to maintain general conditions and adhere to safety,
health standards and legal requirements set forth by hotel policy.
o Recruit, interview, hire, train, and discipline engineering associates in coordination with the
Director of Associate Services.
o Recommend capital budget projects, obtain bids, and oversee contractors for project
execution. Manage special permits and licenses as required.
o Ensure timely and accurate completion of work by external vendors and contractors.
o Maintain own and resort's special permits and licenses as required by local, state and
federal authorities.
o Control schedules, staffing, and payroll for the Engineering team. Maintain personnel
records, utility logs, and engineering records.
o Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries,
and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
o Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional
personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect
company assets.
o Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop,
and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality,
safety, and/or cost-savings.
o Responsible for scheduling and facilitating monthly department meetings.
o Effectively coach and counsel associates as needed and complete performance
evaluations.
o Attend all company required training.
o Champion the Omni / Power of One / Power of Engagement culture.
Qualifications:
o Minimum 5 years' hospitality Engineering experience required or in a similar field.
o Certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing is preferred. CPO and EPA certifications are
required. If currently do not possess, it will be required to obtain within 6 months of
employment.
o Expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management, and all life safety
systems pertinent to hotel operations.
o Knowledgeable in safety use for: power tools, general engineering tools and equipment,
pool pumps and filtration systems.
o Knowledgeable in ADA requirements, power, water and sewer distribution, blueprints, fire
codes and fire protection.
o Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills. Must possess
effective teamwork and guest relations.
o Demonstrates understanding and application of management approaches for work
direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action.
o Ability to ensure administrative functions and duties are assigned and completed,
according to Omni standards, including timekeeping, vendor contracts, and personnel
action forms.
o Possess Relevant industry certifications and licenses as required by local authorities.
Physical Requirements:
o Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects of moderate to heavy weight without
assistance. Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
o Responds quickly to sounds. Moves safely over uneven terrain. Identify and respond to
dangerous situations. Safely climb ladders while carrying moderate to heavy weight.
Wear personal protective equipment when required.
Working Environment:
o Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
o Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
Tools & Equipment:
o Power tools and general engineering tools for HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment.
o Desktop computer, printer, telephone, fax, copier, telephone, to include other office
supplies and equipment.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io.