About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Welcome to wine country luxury. In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard. Discover innovative and seasonal cuisine at Michelin-starred Auro, holistic spa rituals at Spa Talisa and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Raise a glass to all the best in life as you soak in magnificent views of Napa Valley from this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort.

We're Hiring!

The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley is looking for a Director of Engineering/Facilities who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do.

Our Director of Engineering/Facilities has the opportunity to shape our guest experience by providing exceptional knowledge of the Resort and exemplifying the Golden Rule in each interaction.

The Role:

The Director of Engineering/Facilities forms part of the Resort's Executive Leadership Team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Resort.

The Director oversees a team of Engineering and Maintenance specialists responsible for all engineering operations for interior/exterior facilities including plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, painting, carpentry, structural, recycling, electrical, ground care and parking areas.

Responsible for energy/green initiative systems and management of other engineering work necessary to maintain the property in an efficient condition to ensure the safety and comfort of guests and employees.

Demonstrate strong project management skills, including the ability to lead capital improvements throughout the Resort.  

Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, policy making, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control to maximize profit in the division and hotel. 

Is responsible for Life/Fire safety systems, energy/green initiative systems and management of other engineering work necessary to maintain the property in an efficient condition to ensure the safety and comfort of guests and employees.  

Assists 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 and well-maintained physical product.  

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

Position does require some travelling.

Who You Are:

Previous Director of Engineering experience preferred with at least five years of Managerial experience in hotel/resort environment.

Solid project management skills, evidence a strong work/ethic, adaptability and flexibility, a team player and leadership skills.

Strong business acumen including experience at creating an annual budget for hotel operations, capital improvements, expenses, and labor; with the ability to adjust the forecast accordingly. 

Must be able to stay organized and problem solve effectively in a fast paced, multi-faceted environment, handling many tasks at the same time. 

Qualifications are required either a Professional degree in an Engineering discipline, trade degree in a specific technical field relating to Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering) or CEOE – Certified Engineering Operations Executive from the Hotel and motel Hospitality Association, Building Owners Management Institution (BOMI) designation, Real Property Administrator (RPA), Facility Management Administrator (FMA) or Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA).

About Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Situated at the northern end of Napa Valley off the famed Silverado Trail, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley offers experiences that capture the imagination of even the most seasoned wine country visitors. 

About the company:

Four Seasons prides itself on the commitment to the Golden Rule philosophy, and strives to provide the best possible experience for both our guests and employees. Our employee-centric approach will have you feeling like family in no time!

Some Benefits Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley employees can enjoy:

Salary Range: $150,000 - $168,000 Depending on Experience

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Cigna medical and dental benefit options

8 weeks of New Parental Leave Pay after 1 year of employment

Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Complimentary Employee Meals

401k Retirement Plans

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