Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is a prestigious hotel located in the heart of downtown San Diego, offering exciting job opportunities for hospitality professionals looking to be part of a dynamic team. Joining our team means becoming part of a renowned hospitality brand known for its commitment to exceptional guest service and luxurious amenities. The hotel boasts a prime location in the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, with easy access to popular attractions, restaurants, and nightlife, making it a sought-after destination for both business and leisure travelers. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and exciting environment, providing outstanding service to guests from all over the world. Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter values professional growth and development, offering opportunities for advancement within the organization. Join our team and be part of a rewarding and fulfilling career in the hospitality industry, where your skills and dedication will be recognized and rewarded.

Overview

The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the entire hotel facility, all interior operations, exterior landscaping and parking areas. Other areas include the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment, hazard systems, life safety equipment, electrical, kitchen and laundry, exercise equipment and pool/sauna upkeep. Day to day management will include delegating work assignments, monitoring and controlling parts and labor expenditure, administering outside engineering vendor contracts, selecting, training and developing employees. This position will also be responsible in keeping all records up to date to comply with brand quality assurance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Constantly. Communicate with General Manager regarding all aspects of engineering operations.
• Constantly. Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
• Constantly. Establish and implement preventative maintenance schedule.
• Constantly. Inspect and document physical plant, equipment, hazards, systems, and general engineering operation.
• Constantly. Maintain work areas clean and organized.
• Constantly. Monitor and control, parts and labor expenditures.
• Constantly. Prioritize all work requests ensuring handling of guest problems, staff problems and inner hotel challenges.
• Constantly. Promote employee empowerment.
• Constantly. Report and resolve all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Constantly. Select, train, supervise, develop, discipline, and counsel employees according to Davidson policies and procedures.
• Frequently. Administer outside engineering vendor contracts.
• Frequently. Complete other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Frequently. Maintain ongoing capital improvement file.
• Frequently. Order all parts, materials and supplies for the department.
• Frequently. Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
• Occasionally. Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Occasionally. Conduct performance appraisals.
• Occasionally. Inspect and adjust all systems on a daily basis, respond to life system alarms.
• Occasionally. Maintain and repair air handlers, chillers, condenser, evaporator, ice machines, related HVAC equipment, washers, dryers, ironers, electrical components, switch gears, panels, pneumatic controls and components for VAV boxes, thermostats, compressors, valves and actuators, motor controls, etc.
• Occasionally. Maintain and repair all food and beverage, laundry and back of house physical plant to include cosmetic and hard equipment to meet manufacturer’s specifications.

Qualifications

• Read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Hotel, institutional, HVAC systems experience of 3-5 years.
• Refrigeration, HVAC certification.
• Previous management or supervisory experience of 2-4 years.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, life safety systems, preventative maintenance systems and all related engineering disciplines.
• Budget management experience, cost control and financial responsibility experience with stationary engineering license preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and other employees.
• No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.

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.

Salary Range

USD $102,000.00 – USD $108,000.00 /Yr.