Assistant Director Engineering

Our Company

Timbers Company is a developer and operator of exceptional boutique hotels, residence clubs and resort communities located in some of the most sought-after destinations in the world. We are passionate about creating remarkable experiences with world-class hospitality while exposing our Owners and guests to the humble authenticity of every location that we call home.

Our Property

Captiva Island has been the destination of choice for generations of families. South Seas, for many, is where the destination has come to life. The 330-acre retreat and wildlife nature preserve on the Florida Gulf Coast offers elevated coastal experiences and world-class amenities designed to appeal to a multitude of guests. Join this passionate and hardworking team and enjoy working in paradise.

Our Core Values

We are in the business of creating an authentic sense of place for families to return to time and time again while committing ourselves to creating memorable and fun experiencers through passionate, attentive service. This mantra is reflected in everything we do and every interaction we have whether it be in hospitality operations management, asset management, development, or sales & marketing. Our values define who we are.

• Be Authentic
• Practice Humility
• Cultivate Teamwork
• Value Time
• Be Trustworthy
  
  

We offer a very competitive salary and generous benefits including:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4 percent
• Commuter and Company-paid Toll Programs
  
  

Join Our Team as Assistant Director of Engineering at South Seas resort!

You will oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the entire resort facility, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and more. This role involves ensuring that the resort remains visually appealing and operates efficiently while adhering to energy conservation and safety standards. You'll supervise the engineering team, manage maintenance and repair projects, and collaborate with other departments to deliver a first-class guest experience. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of experience in facility management, strong leadership skills, knowledge of building codes, and experience in mechanical systems.

Job Duties & Functions

• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the
  
  

physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related

equipment.

• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets,
  
  

back of the house spaces, grounds, Golf Clubhouse, Lodge, Marina, tennis center, restaurants, water

park, pool complexes, fitness center, spa and commercial spaces. Verify completion of all repairs,

replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.

• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and disciplining department staff and all other staff under
  
  

direction of the Engineering Department.

• Adhere to all corporate-required purchasing policies and controls, including, but not limited to, all
  
  

outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules. Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel

and equipment by the company and OSHA.

• Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs and conduct special
  
  

training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the

hotel.

• Inform the General Manager and hotel department heads on a regular basis regarding the specific
  
  

and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent,

cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems. Access and input information into a computer

and generate reports.

• Review and understand all agreements and ensure all HOA/CDD billings are accurate.
• Ensure all maintenance work which is performed on non-resort assets is properly billed to HOAs
• Supervise necessary repairs and maintenance throughout the hotel.
• Prepare technical data, bidding, project work, alterations, and repairs for properties. Must have
  
  

basic knowledge of building codes.

• Actively train in fire prevention, environmental health and safety, and engineering systems. Attend
  
  

all meetings regarding hotel operations, i.e., department, fire, safety, health and quality improvement.

• Oversee daily and weekly payrolls. Prepare departmental manpower schedules.
• Oversee water treatment programs.
• Attend morning walk around as required.
• Professionally represent the resort in community and industry organizations and events.
• Participate as a team player with all departments.
• Provide constructive feedback to all departments.
• Be a leader and a role model to all employees.
  
  

Education & Experience

• High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s Degree or related technical school degree
  
  

preferred.

• Five to seven years in a major hotel, hospital, or building, including four years in a supervisory
  
  

capacity

• Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits. Must
  
  

possess, or have the ability and experience to acquire, a first class operating engineer's license in

boilers and air conditioning as required.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Most tasks are performed in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader. There
  
  

is minimal direct supervision.

• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office & Outlook programs as well as ability to operate or
  
  

learn to operate HotSOS maintenance program computer skills.

• Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities
  
  

required.

• Knowledge of AAA & Forbes service standards and ability to coach, train and develop service
  
  

professionals to perform to AAA Four-Diamond and Forbes Four Star standards of personalized service

and physical quality.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers,
  
  

water softeners, and refrigeration equipment.

• Must have thorough knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of
  
  

power, water and fuel consumption.

• Must have experience in office procedures, ordering materials, securing bids, and of city codes and
  
  

other applicable building laws, building construction, blueprint reading, etc.

• May be required: to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
  
  

written, oral, or diagram form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Our company (“Company”) fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a drug- free workplace.