Engineering Supervisor

About the role

The Engineering Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of hotel engineering systems. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and reliability of various systems to guarantee safe, efficient, and uninterrupted property operations.

Responsibilities

• Budget and Cost Control: Support the management of departmental labor, material, utility, and service contract expenditures in alignment with approved budgets and operational priorities.
• Maintain operational reliability and troubleshooting capability for BMS, HVAC systems, including Daikin VRV/VRF systems, ground source water pumps, FCUs, exhaust and fresh air fans, heat exchangers, and energy recovery units.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of plumbing and water systems, including water softeners, domestic water distribution, clogged toilets, drainage systems, grease interceptors, and piping infrastructure in copper, PVC, and CPVC.
• Support general building maintenance and finishing work, including practical knowledge of painting, carpentry, concrete repair, and related upkeep activities to maintain the property in a safe and presentable condition.
• Respond to emergency situations, equipment failures, alarms, and utility interruptions, including outside normal operating hours when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive engineering or maintenance experience in a hotel, resort, or similarly complex facility, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and life-safety systems, pools, spa systems, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, general building maintenance, and practical knowledge of painting, carpentry, carpet laying, wooden flooring and concrete work.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, CMMS platforms, work order administration, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to interpret drawings, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
• Sound understanding of safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, chemical handling requirements, and applicable building, fire, and mechanical codes.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize work in a guest-focused environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts, as business needs require.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, lift tools and materials, and work in mechanical spaces, outdoor areas, and variable environmental conditions.