**Description:** Join our award-winning resorts, recognized by Travel & Leisure, World’s best awards 2024. Mission Pacific recognized as #1 hotel in California and Continental U.S. and The Seabird as #3 in California. Come be part of our dynamic team and work in a beautiful setting with an unobstructed view of the ocean! We are looking for individuals who can lead an Engineering team to maintain our properties and to provide authentic and memorable experiences to our guests and colleagues. Oceanside is one of 14 cultural districts in California and home to an eclectic art scene anchored by the Oceanside Museum of Art. Our Cultural District is a unique destination, where you will find an abundance of cultural resources, a creative spirit and a curiosity to discover. **Summary:** Under the direct supervision of the Area Managing Director of the properties, the Director of Engineering will lead and support the maintenance / engineering staff and ensure that facilities and systems operate properly. The Director of Engineering is responsible to ensure the efficient operation of the Engineering Department in support of all operating verticals, while guaranteeing the optimal maintenance of the equipment, building and hotel grounds. This personmaintains the operation of the entire resort facility including the physical building structures, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventive maintenance programs. This position requires superior technical skills, a hands-on leadership style able to recruit and retain highly skilled engineering staff, and excellent communication & organizational skills to set up the engineering team and the property for success.This is an exempt leadership committee level position, with incentive compensation eligibility. _The salary range for this position is $106,800.00 - $181,200.00 This is the pay range for this position that The Seabird Resort & Mission Pacific Hotel reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education._ **Duties & Responsibilities:** + Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all equipment and rooms in the resorts; keeping a checklist, schedule, and following up on any deficiency problems, and communicating all closed requests upon completion. + Control and monitor closely all utility consumption, to ensure optimum energy usage by all departments in the Hotel. Look for savings where applicable. + Establish, control and monitor closely all environmental awareness and protection programs. + Ensure that the property, its systems and the operational procedures comply with all the prevailing local and national codes. + Maintain a comprehensive library of manuals and parts list of all operational equipment, as well as a complete set of up-to-date drawings of all areas and systems. Maintain professional vendor relationships. + Work closely with other departments in a supportive and flexible manner, focusing on the overall success of the hotel and the satisfaction of hotel guests. + Contact service contractors such as Plumbers, Electricians, Fire Alarm Co., etc., for regular service and emergencies and checking for the completion of their work. Prior to service, comparing service quotations to get the most valuable price and reviewing work orders to ensure requests are completed before authorizing the invoice. Holding vendors accountable as needed. + Assist with the preparation of the annual and revised Engineering and capital budgets. + Coach, mentor and develop the team, providing regular & timely feedback. + Responding to emergency calls for any problems in the hotel after-hours or on days off. + Ensuring the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive property. + Supervise and assist engineering staff in the maintenance and repair of plumbing, hotel rooms, A/C and heating, ice machine, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, refrigeration, laundry, emergency generators, switch rooms, etc. + Ensure all maintenance and repairs are completed on a timely, cost-effective basis and according to specifications. + Order necessary materials and tools for repairing equipment and keep within budgetary guidelines. + Ensure all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies are corrected. + Adhere to annual budget for department. _Physical Demands:_ + Long hours sometimes required, including nights and weekends. + Ability to stand for long hours at a time and to work in confined spaces as necessary. + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. + Ability to walk and stand for long hours and comfortable working with all heights. Must be able to climb ladders, etc. _Required Competencies:_ + Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly, both oral and written. + Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately. + Must be able to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations including the ability to handle guest and colleague complaints and disputes and resolve them to satisfactory results. + Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. + Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. + Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from various sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need. + Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying concerns and issues raised by team members and guests. + Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic mathematical functions. + Must be proficient in using systems and applications, including Microsoft office, payroll system and other hotel system, such as HotSOS. _This list is not all-encompassing and that daily work tasks may and can be altered to meet business needs._ **Qualifications:** · 5 years of previous Director of Engineering or Director of Facilities experience or in a major resort, hospital, or building, including at least 10 years in a supervisory capacity. · Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits. · Ability to work with third parties that assist in the upkeep and repair of the properties. · Must have excellent vendor and owner relationships. · Must be self-motivated and a problem solver. · Requires analyzing activities and/or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions. · Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering, included but not limited to HVAC, Kitchen equipment, electrical, plumbing, etc. · Exceptional time management, detail and organizational skills. · Must be able to manage a team and coach appropriately. · Professional demeanor with exceptional verbal, written and electronic communication skills. · This is an exempt position and must be able to work hours required by operation. · Must be able to work duties as assigned by manager. _Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender_ **Primary Location:** US-CA-Oceanside **Organization:** The Seabird Ocean Resort and Spa **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Engineering/Facility Maintenance **Req ID:** OCE001182 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.