Director of Engineering

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa what it is. Since 1766, they've helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Responsible for ensuring proper training and supervision of all Engineering personnel and to provide consistent, cost-effective maintenance programs that ensure the property's safe and efficient operation.

Coordinate and operate, in an economic, legal and safe manner, all R&M & Utility expenses.
• Managing Birchstreet for all R&M expenses, participate in all month-end financial process and forecasting.
• Supervise a comprehensive maintenance and preventative maintenance program for public spaces, guestrooms and equipment. All work request and preventive maintenance to be managed in Synergy.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain general conditions and adhere to safety, health standards and legal requirements set forth by hotel policy.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and discipline engineering associates in coordination with the Director of Associate Services.
• Recommend capital budget projects, obtain bids, and oversee contractors for project execution. Manage special permits and licenses as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of work by external vendors and contractors.
• Maintain own and resort's special permits and licenses as required by local, state and federal authorities.
• Control schedules, staffing, and payroll for the Engineering team. Maintain personnel records, utility logs, and engineering records.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.
• Responsible for scheduling and facilitating monthly department meetings.
• Effectively coach and counsel associates as needed and complete performance evaluations.
• Attend all company required training.
• Champion the Omni / Power of One / Power of Engagement culture.

• Minimum 5 years' hospitality Engineering experience required or in a similar field.
• Certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing is preferred. CPO and EPA certifications are required. If currently do not possess, it will be required to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management, and all life safety systems pertinent to hotel operations.
• Knowledgeable in safety use for: power tools, general engineering tools and equipment, pool pumps and filtration systems.
• Knowledgeable in ADA requirements, power, water and sewer distribution, blueprints, fire codes and fire protection.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills. Must possess effective teamwork and guest relations.
• Demonstrates understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action.
• Ability to ensure administrative functions and duties are assigned and completed, according to Omni standards, including timekeeping, vendor contracts, and personnel action forms.
• Possess Relevant industry certifications and licenses as required by local authorities.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.