Assistant Director of Engineering | HOTEL DU PONT | Wilmington, DE

Wilmington, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What Youll Do
Assist the Chief Engineer in managing day-to-day operations of the Engineering department
Lead and support a team of maintenance engineers and technicians providing training and direction
Coordinate and execute preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms public areas and back-of-house systems
Oversee repair and upkeep of HVAC plumbing electrical and mechanical systems
Respond promptly to guest service requests and maintenance issues
Support capital improvement projects renovations and equipment installations
Ensure compliance with safety fire and environmental regulations and maintain accurate documentation
Collaborate with hotel leadership to identify operational efficiencies and energy-saving initiatives

Who You Are
Experienced in hotel or commercial building maintenance with 35 years in a supervisory or leadership role
Knowledgeable in HVAC electrical plumbing and mechanical systems with hands-on capabilities
Organized proactive and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Committed to safety efficiency and maintaining high standards of property appearance and functionality
Able to work flexible hours including evenings weekends and on-call rotations as required
Certified or licensed in a technical trade (HVAC electrical or plumbing) preferred

Why Youre Here
You take pride in keeping systems running spaces safe and guests comfortable. You understand that exceptional service extends beyond whats visibleits also in the reliability care and precision behind the scenes. At HOTEL DU PONT youll play a vital role in maintaining one of Americas most historic hotels as it enters its next chapter.

Lead with expertise. Build with pride. Be part of the relaunch of an icon.

Required Experience:

Director