Director of Engineering

Compensation Type

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.

Location

The Joseph Hotel - Nashville

Overview

WHERE YOU WORK

The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville, re-imagines the hotel experience.  The hotel's modern expression is informed by the city's diverse maker-culture and is as focused on integrating the work of Nashville's artisans, chefs and craftsmen as it is that of its musicians.  The Joseph's art program - incorporating both the local works of Tennessee artists and works from one of the world's most renowned art collections - deepens the hotel's offering and roots it firmly in Nashville for guests and visitors alike. Featuring 297 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, as well as 18,000 square feet of event and meeting space, The Joseph will exceed the expectations of varied guests.  In addition to impeccable service, The Joseph offers countless chances to enjoy unique and memorable experiences. From the front door to the rooftop, The Joseph is full of opportunities to encounter the unexpected.

WHY YOU’RE HERE

Why do you do what you do? Passion. Pride. Life. You are passionate about making that difference. Making the difference for every guest that walks through the doors of the hotel, and doing everything you can to ensure each of our guests has a memorable experience. You are here because the life you want is about providing exceptional service, and that is exactly what we do.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Free Meals during work 
• Discounted room benefits

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU DO

You begin each day by greeting guests as you walk through the hotel looking for anything that needs attention or is out of place. Using your knowledge, skills, and eye for detail, you will complete preventative maintenance tasks in vacant guest rooms and public spaces. You are quick to help guests resolve any issue that may arise during their stay.  Daily rounds, checklists, preventative maintenance program, and maintaining the hotel equipment are all part of the day to day.

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE

You are a passionate and detail orientated person who takes great pride in maintaining facilities to ensure our guests have a problem-free experience. You thrive in a fast-paced work environment with new and exciting challenges every day and are able to adapt to rapid changes in priorities. You bring a wide variety of knowledge and skills to the team you lead, yet, you are eager to learn new things. You are an important piece of the puzzle that keeps guests returning for another visit.  You have the following experience: At least six years of progressive hotel/building facilities management experience.  Hotel pre-opening experience strongly desired.  Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.