From comfortably casual to lavishly appointed, AHC Hospitality represents a diverse array of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Our team members provide exceptional experiences that delight our guests at every touchpoint. Whether hosting a meeting for several hundred, serving a table for two, or creating a beautiful space for our guests to enjoy, AHC Hospitality is full of opportunities for our guests, as well as our associates. We invest in supporting your growth and are a company who sees your success as our success. Choose a property that fits your personality: the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown -- and start your unstoppable career here.
This is a full-time position requiring weekend availability.
This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental & vision), 401K, paid vacation, discounted downtown parking, free employee meals, hotel and restaurant discounts and more.
SUMMARY:
The Director of Engineering is responsible for the strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of all engineering operations within the hotel and its attached buildings, including engineering, painting/decorating, and building and grounds functions. This role provides direct leadership to three department managers and up to forty team members, ensuring operational excellence across diverse disciplines. A highly skilled and experienced leader, the Director of Engineering brings a strong technical background and a proven record of managing multidisciplinary teams and complex facilities, encompassing both newly constructed and legacy buildings. The position is accountable for maintaining the highest standards of service quality through effective preventive and reactive maintenance programs. Key responsibilities include workforce planning and development, budget oversight, capital planning, and end-to-end project management. The Director of Engineering ensures all systems, infrastructure, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and long-term asset strategies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve engineering and organizational goals
- Universal CFC/EPA license is preferred
- Boiler Operator's License from City of Grand Rapids is preferred
- Mechanical Contractors license is preferred
- Journeyman’s Electrical License is preferred
- State of MI journeyman or master plumber license is preferred
- Two (2) years of college or trade school equivalent in a mechanical, electrical, and/or technical disciplines is preferred
- 5+ years previous experience in maintenance/facilities/trades experience required
- Previous hotel maintenance management experience preferred
- Is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects
- Is required to frequently reach with hands and arms
- Is regularly required to talk or hear; taste or smell
- Is occasionally required to sit and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision
Skills Required
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent relevant work experience
- At least 5 years of maintenance, facilities, or trades experience
- Two years of college or trade school equivalent in mechanical, electrical, or technical disciplines
- Previous hotel maintenance management experience
- Universal CFC/EPA license
- Boiler Operator's License from the City of Grand Rapids
- Mechanical Contractor's license
- Journeyman's Electrical License
- State of Michigan journeyman or master plumber license
What We Do
AHC Hospitality is a management company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in providing customized hospitality solutions for hotels, resorts, and restaurants. By implementing successful operation models that yield positive results for owners, associates, and guests, the company focuses on delivering excellent customer service and leading the industry in hospitality innovation.
