Director of Maintenance & Facilities
On-siteAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Lead all daily engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations for the hotel, developing a culture centered on accountability and preventative maintenance. Establish priorities that minimize operational disruption while ensuring guest rooms, public spaces, and building infrastructure remain in exceptional condition. Partner with department heads to respond promptly to guest-impacting concerns and support conventions, weddings, and VIP arrivals. Manage departmental operating budgets, monitor labor and utility expenses, and oversee maintenance of high-rise systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety equipment. Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing engineering team while negotiating vendor contracts and ensuring compliance with OSHA, ADA, and fire regulations. Conduct routine safety inspections and lead emergency response efforts involving building systems. Work with architects and contractors to lead renovation projects that stay on schedule and within budget.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years leading engineering or maintenance teams within a full-service hotel, resort, convention hotel, healthcare, commercial real estate, or similarly complex facility
- Experience managing large-scale building systems and preventative maintenance programs
- Experience managing departmental budgets and capital projects
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Extensive knowledge of commercial building systems and hotel infrastructure
- Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems
- Ability to lead through urgency while maintaining exceptional quality standards
- Strong financial and business acumen
- Excellent project management skills
- Effective vendor negotiation and contractor oversight
- Outstanding leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field
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