Job Description

el Prado Hotel, Downtown Palo Alto

520 Cowper St.

Job title: Director Of Engineering

Status: Salaried/Exempt

Salary Range: $100,000-$140,000/annually

We are currently hiring for Director of Engineering to support their Engineering department, as well as all other departments of the hotel. The ultimate mission of this role will be to lead the Engineering team to drive guest satisfaction by exceeding their expectations. Responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection.

Positioned as one of the key room division leaders, this is a phenomenal opportunity to:

• To be in a leadership role as well as in the trenches to be a hands-on and deliverer of a quality product and experience and
• Be a key member of the Leadership team liaising with all department heads across the hotel

A strong predictor of success for the Director of Engineering will be:

• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
• Effectively manage the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation
• Develop cohesion with direct reports and maximize productivity amongst the engineering team by providing continuous opportunities for career development

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure brand training compliance for you and your staff within the first 30 days
• Develop a program to increase employee recognition within the first 60 days
• Develop and implement a successful full facility preventive maintenance program within the first 90 days
• Assess and communicate any critical facility needs within the first 30 days
• Establish relationships with all existing vendor and propose any changes within the first 60 days

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; 5 years’ experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area
• 2 years’ experience as a supervisor/manager in engineering
• Basic Computer skills required to include processing emails, basic spreadsheet manipulation and database/systems navigation
• Verifiable technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing
• Strong cultural fit. Passion, drive and results-orientation is essential to success at Crestline. We live our values daily

Preferred Skills and/or Education:

• Hotel Brand experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, and Word primarily
• Basic computer skills needed. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Experience with hotel information systems preferred
• Highly desirable 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.

From basic benefits to added advantages, Crestline Hotels & Resorts does what it takes to take care of our Associates—both in and outside of work. Benefits include: Health and Welfare plans to include Medical/Dental/Vision options, Competitive Paid Time Off, 401k Savings Plan with Company Match, Volunteer Opportunities, Educational Assistance, Travel Discounts, and more! *Positions eligible for incentives and/or bonus. * Benefits may vary depending on location.

*No application deadline. All positions posted on on-going basis until filled*