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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts · 20 hours ago

Assistant Director of Engineering

Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to assist in all aspects of resort and building maintenance at their newly remodeled resort in Santa Barbara. The role involves supervising maintenance staff, ensuring compliance with policies, and implementing preventive maintenance schedules to maximize customer satisfaction.

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Responsibilities

Provide assist the Director of Engineering in all aspects of resort and building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, steam, gas, fire & safety, HVAC refrigeration, interior, paint and decorating, and respond to inquiries and problems in an efficient, courteous and professional manner to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies

Assist in the hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, counseling, and evaluation of performance and planning the activities of maintenance staff including making spot checks on a daily basis

Ensure proper execution of work order/request system and that items are followed up on when necessary

Prepare requisitions for purchase and work orders and liaise effectively with the Director of Purchasing

Implement preventive maintenance schedules, policies and rules to ensure an efficient department

Maintain logs on movement of stock items and tools and monitor distribution of items

Qualification

Building maintenance knowledgeLeadership experienceProject managementBachelor's degree in engineeringBusiness acumenInterpersonal skillsTransparencyEnglish proficiencySpanish proficiencyRelationship-building skillsIntegrity

Required

At least 5 years of leadership experience in a hotel/resort environment and have expert technical knowledge of general building maintenance and environmental standards, preferably on luxury properties

Strong experience in managing capital projects, renovations, and new construction projects

Passionate and motivated leader with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, have the highest level of integrity and transparency

Strong business acumen, an eye for detail, a passion for service, and a desire to promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities

Requires knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and various system application on the computers

Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language

This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Day and evening shifts