Engineering Asst Director

As the Assistant Director of Engineering you will support and assist the Director of Engineering by overseeing and directing the resorts engineering and maintenance operations. With your solid technical expertise and leadership skills you will help ensure the smooth operation of our facilities maintain high guest satisfaction standards and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

This individual must possess and adhere to the following core values:

• Integrity  Doing the right thing when no one is looking.
• Passion  Creating a positive impact.
• Work Ethic  Taking pride in your work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute the strategic vision and direction for the Engineering Department aligning with the resorts overall goals.
• Provide leadership guidance and mentoring to the maintenance team fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and excellence while ensuring accountability.
• Implement train and enforce safety protocols and procedures ensuring a safe environment for guests and employees.
• Assist in managing the Engineering Departments budgets (R&M and HLP); capital reservations and expenses P&L reviews forecasting and maintaining departmental ledger.
• Participate in the development and management of maintenance programs procedures and schedules to optimize departmental efficiency.
• Support the planning and execution of major capital improvement projects ensuring adherence to quality standards budgets and timelines.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify maintenance needs safety issues and areas for improvement.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors contractors and suppliers to facilitate efficient and cost-effective maintenance operations.
• Responsible for the procurement and inventory of all tools and materials purchased and assigned to the Engineering Department.
• Ability to create documents using Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in effectively using resort operations devices and software (HotSOS).
• Communicate professionally via radios phones emails and verbal communication.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints technical data and O&M manuals.
• Must be able to recognize and resolve potential hazards on the property.
• Expert ability to use hand power and battery tools and other relevant tools required for the job.
• Work using ladders scaffolding lifts dust masks and within confined/restricted spaces.
• Interpret and address guest needs interacting positively toward resolutions.
• Must adhere to all CFI/Westgate Resorts policies and procedures.
• Must always represent Westgate Resorts in a professional manner through appearance attire and professional behavior.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by resort operations leadership.

Qualifications :

• Must be detail-oriented with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to various tasks perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines consistently.
• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience in a resort or commercial environment.
• High school diploma required; a bachelors or associate degree in a maintenance-related field is preferred.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function addition the individual must possess and adhere to the following core values:

• Integrity Doing the right thing when no one is looking

• Passion Creating a positive impact

• Work Ethic Taking pride in your work

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required

• Bachelors or associate degree in a maintenance-related field preferred

• Four or more years of leadership experience in a resort or commercial environment

Language Skills

• Must communicate effectively with immediate supervisors and resort leadership

• Written and verbal communication in English is required

Certificates Licenses Registrations

• Must hold a valid drivers license in the state of employment

• Preferred licenses or certifications in core trades such as refrigeration plumbing or electrical

• OSHA safety certification is preferred

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand walk use hands to touch handle or feel reach with hands and arms and talk or hear

• Occasionally required to sit stoop kneel or crouch

• Must regularly lift and/or move push and/or pull up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts

• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions

• Occasionally exposed to high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or extreme heat

• Fast-paced environment requiring clear thinking for problem-solving while maintaining a positive attitude

• Frequent interaction with resort guests

• Collaboration with team members on larger projects and ability to work independently on daily tasks

Additional Information :

Why Westgate  

• Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off Vacation Sick and Personal Time to Recharge
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
• Daily Pay Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
• Family-Focused Benefits Pregnancy Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Support When You Need It Most
• Life Disability Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Loyalty Program Exclusive Discounts on Hotels Cruises Resorts Restaurants Entertainment and More
• Low-Cost Gym Membership
• NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship  Up to $40000 for Team Members Dependents
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Community Involvement Give Back and Make an Impact

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other protected status under federal state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility duty or qualification required. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time