Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Director of Engineering
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Pacific Grove, California, United States, 93950
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Director of Engineering
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants .
Why We're Here: We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Our founder, Bill Kimpton, rebelled against impersonal hospitality. He started a boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect from the heart. Your work here has meaning — you’re here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, and communities, and together we make that happen.
How We're Different: Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life shape this culture today. It’s a welcoming, diverse environment that values creativity, self-leadership, and people who take initiative.
Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.
What You'll Do In this role you'll work with the Regional Director of Engineering and the property General Manager to supervise the Engineering Department. Responsibilities include maintaining all equipment, systems, and building components. You’ll have management and decision-making authority for daily operations and lead property engineering teams.
Operate, repair, and maintain all pumps, boilers, motors, chillers, electrical systems, refrigeration systems, lighting, hotel appliances, and the hotel physical plant.
Paint surfaces and equipment, perform minor wall repairs, and touch up furniture.
Perform minor construction work, repair and maintain lock and key systems, and replace lightbulbs, fixtures, televisions, and radios.
Lead staff by conducting performance evaluations, holding monthly departmental meetings, leading training on technical and safety systems, and building and maintaining your team.
Maintain open and positive relationship with the People & Culture Department.
Maintain par stocks of essential parts and associated materials and notify your supervisor when parts are needed using the requisition system, including purchasing.
Maintain accurate logs of equipment tests (e.g., fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers), maintenance logs, monthly and daily reports, and meter readings.
Ensure professional interactions with project contractors and sales representatives in line with Kimpton Group standards.
What You Bring
A high school diploma and trade school experience preferred.
4+ years of hotel maintenance/engineering experience with 2+ years of management experience.
High-rise Fire Safety, CFC, and chemical testing certifications.
Proficiency in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, locksmithing, refrigeration, welding, boiler maintenance, chillers, and carpentry (with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude).
Maintain accurate readings and logs.
Ability to read blueprints and quickly define areas.
Proficiency in MS Office and other basic software platforms.
Basic management abilities and sound decision-making.
Differences make a difference.
We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. We encourage every employee to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. We welcome all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. For our complete EEO policy, click here.
Location : Pacific Grove, CA
Job details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitality
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Director of Engineering
role at
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants .
Why We're Here: We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Our founder, Bill Kimpton, rebelled against impersonal hospitality. He started a boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect from the heart. Your work here has meaning — you’re here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, and communities, and together we make that happen.
How We're Different: Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life shape this culture today. It’s a welcoming, diverse environment that values creativity, self-leadership, and people who take initiative.
Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.
What You'll Do In this role you'll work with the Regional Director of Engineering and the property General Manager to supervise the Engineering Department. Responsibilities include maintaining all equipment, systems, and building components. You’ll have management and decision-making authority for daily operations and lead property engineering teams.
Operate, repair, and maintain all pumps, boilers, motors, chillers, electrical systems, refrigeration systems, lighting, hotel appliances, and the hotel physical plant.
Paint surfaces and equipment, perform minor wall repairs, and touch up furniture.
Perform minor construction work, repair and maintain lock and key systems, and replace lightbulbs, fixtures, televisions, and radios.
Lead staff by conducting performance evaluations, holding monthly departmental meetings, leading training on technical and safety systems, and building and maintaining your team.
Maintain open and positive relationship with the People & Culture Department.
Maintain par stocks of essential parts and associated materials and notify your supervisor when parts are needed using the requisition system, including purchasing.
Maintain accurate logs of equipment tests (e.g., fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers), maintenance logs, monthly and daily reports, and meter readings.
Ensure professional interactions with project contractors and sales representatives in line with Kimpton Group standards.
What You Bring
A high school diploma and trade school experience preferred.
4+ years of hotel maintenance/engineering experience with 2+ years of management experience.
High-rise Fire Safety, CFC, and chemical testing certifications.
Proficiency in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, locksmithing, refrigeration, welding, boiler maintenance, chillers, and carpentry (with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude).
Maintain accurate readings and logs.
Ability to read blueprints and quickly define areas.
Proficiency in MS Office and other basic software platforms.
Basic management abilities and sound decision-making.
Differences make a difference.
We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. We encourage every employee to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. We welcome all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. For our complete EEO policy, click here.
Location : Pacific Grove, CA
Job details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitality
Get notified about new Director of Engineering jobs in Pacific Grove, CA.
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