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WizeHire, Inc lists this Director of Engineering opportunity in fort worth, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Doubletree by Hilton Fort Worth S Conference Center • Fort Worth, TX, US
Posted 2 days ago
Description
The Hotel Director of Engineering leads the maintenance and operations of a property's physical facilities. They are responsible for overseeing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, managing the engineering staff, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, and directing preventive maintenance to protect the property asset and enhance the guest experience.
Responsibilities
Facility Maintenance: Ensure optimum working order of all building structures, grounds, kitchen equipment, laundry, swimming pools, and utility systems.
Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor the engineering and maintenance staff to ensure maximum productivity and service delivery.
Budgeting & Financials: Develop and administer the department’s operating budget, control repair and maintenance (R&M) expenses, and manage capital project costs.
Compliance & Safety: Enforce adherence to local, state, federal, and brand standards regarding OSHA, ADA, life-safety systems (e.g., fire alarms, sprinklers), and hotel security.
Preventative Maintenance: Implement and continually improve programs to prevent equipment breakdowns, prolong asset life, and reduce guest room maintenance issues.
Energy & Sustainability: Monitor utility consumption and pioneer initiatives to improve energy management and environmental sustainability.
Qualifications
Experience: Typically 5 or more years of hands‑on, progressive leadership experience in hospitality maintenance (e.g., previous Chief Engineer role).
Technical Expertise: Working knowledge of building trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and carpentry.
Administrative Skills: Proficiency with checkbook accounting, building management systems (BMS), preventative maintenance software, and Microsoft Office.
Certifications: Vocational schooling, military training, or specialized technical/trade certifications are highly preferred.
Soft Skills: Strong problem‑solving, organizational abilities, and effective communication to coordinate seamlessly with other hotel departments like Housekeeping and Front Desk.
About Doubletree by Hilton Fort Worth S Conference Center
Guests applaud the newly renovated guestrooms at Doubletree by Hilton Fort Worth S Conference Center, featuring luxurious new bedding and flat‑screen televisions. Step into our hotel to feel the warmth of modern décor merging contemporary and Texan influences. Situated off I‑35W at I‑20, six miles from Downtown Fort Worth and within 30 minutes of both DFW Airport and Arlington, this hotel provides a central location, plus perks that assure the utmost in comfort.
With Stockyard's history, Sundance Square excitement, and the highlights of the Ft Worth Cultural District only moments away, guests enjoy an endless supply of entertainment near the hotel's Fort Worth, TX location. A trip to nearby Arlington affords even more fun at attractions like Six Flags Over Texas and the famed Cowboys Stadium.
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Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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