Chief Engineer - Aviara, San Diego

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:

Your West Coast home away from home. Rolling foothills and postcard-worthy views of sun and surf surround our idyllic Residence Club, where families and pleasure-seekers of all ages come to play. Tucked away in the laid-back coastal town of Carlsbad, California, just half an hour north of San Diego, it offers miles of uncrowded beaches and some of the best golf courses in North America. Allow our pre-arrival Concierge to stock your villa’s kitchen fully, sign up for group classes in our open-air Yoga Pavilion and stay as long as you’d like.

About the role
At Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, the Chief Engineer is responsible for all aspects of building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, steam, gas, fire & safety, HVAC refrigeration, interior, paint and decorating, and respond to inquiries and problems in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner to achieve maximum owner and guest satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.
 

What you will do

•    Oversee 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.
•    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 Residence Club.
•    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.
•    The ability to be visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with regular
      guests as well as cultivate relationships with new patrons through effective marketing and
      personal relationships.
•    Work closely with the General Manager/ Resort Manager and Planning Committee to share
      strategic plans.
•    Hire, train, supervise, schedule, discipline and plan the activities of maintenance department
      personnel
•    Complete, hold and follow up on employee performance reviews on a timely basis.
•    Ensure that effective preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
•    Plan and implement procedures, systems and controls to ensure an efficient maintenance
      department.
•    Establish department operating budget for submission to management covering costs of heat,
      light and power and maintenance and repairs.
•    Communicate maintenance information and problems to the Executive Assistant Manager,
      Rooms Division Manager and Executive Housekeeper on a daily basis.
•    Prepare an annual, itemized, special project budget to management, including all changes and
      replacements of mechanical equipment required by all departments.
•    Develop and update comprehensive departmental polices and manuals
•    Maintain all the firefighting equipment in first class order. Ensure that the fire crew has a
      complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
•    Establish good working relationships with contractors who will furnish reliable 24 hour
      emergency service.
•    Compile a monthly consumption report on heat, light and power to include electricity, gas,
      steam, and water.
•    Ensure all personnel under the jurisdiction of the Chief Engineer is exposed to hotel internal
      and external training on an on-going basis.
•    Ensure effective communication and good relations between the maintenance department and
      other departments in the hotel.
•    Prepare and follow through on any projects as outlined by senior leadership.
•    Ensure all public areas are patrolled daily and all lighting is in good order.
•    Ensure all maintenance personnel are in uniform and well groomed.
•    Ensure timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.
•    Develop and maintain an energy conservation program allowing the Residence Club to meet
      its annual budget targets.
•    Prepare requisitions for purchase and work orders and liaise efficiently with the Purchasing
      Manager on such matters.
•    Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four
      Seasons Hotels and encourage staff to do the same.
•    Maintain a good working relationship with other employees, providing instruction and
      encouragement as needed.
•    Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area.
•    Attend and participate in all required meetings.
•    Respond properly in any emergency or safety situation at the Residence Club
•    Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and leadership team.
 

What you bring
•    Minimum of 3 years of previous management experience in hotel or building engineering
      maintenance.
•    Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
•    High school graduate, two (2) years college engineering or equivalent desirable
•    Professional degree in an Engineering discipline or a trade degree in a specific technical field
      relating to Engineering preferred
•    Experience in a condominium setting is preferred.   

What we offer:
•    Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000
•    401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
•    Excellent training and development opportunities
•    Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
•    Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms
•    Complimentary employee meals

Schedule & Hours:

•    Full time
•    Early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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