Assistant Director of Engineering

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About Four Seasons:Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves.

Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. About the location:Find your "pura vida", where adventure and relaxation meet. An unspoiled world of eco-luxury welcomes each guest to Latin America’s ultimate coastal retreat, offering unparalleled access to nature, adventure and relaxation. Central America’s exclusive Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort for six consecutive years, Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica is the utmost location for adventure travellers, wellness seekers, culinary explorers, and cultural globetrotters.

At Four Seasons we consider life and work to be richer when we truly connect with the people and the environment around us. Our family members are masters at their crafts – a gardener can become an artist, a manager a conductor, a chef an inventor. We are looking for employees who share the Golden Rule: people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for our people to characterize a shared passion for excellence and to infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do. About Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo: From our hillside perch overlooking the Pacific Ocean, our expansive Costa Rican resort offers privacy while being your launching pad into boundless adventures.

After a day of zip lining, surfing or hiking a volcano, return to our tropical retreat for farm-to-table dining from one of our five restaurants and bars, refreshing swims or relaxing spa treatments. A professional specialized in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems and pipelines. Their main function is to ensure that the water, drainage, and sanitation systems of the hotel work properly and are in optimal condition. Assistant Director of Engineering / MaintenancePosition Summary: The Assistant Director of Engineering / Maintenance supports the Director of Engineering in the planning, coordination, supervision, and control of the hotel’s engineering, maintenance, and technical operations.

The position is responsible for supporting the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of the hotel’s facilities, equipment, and technical systems while maintaining established standards of quality, safety, energy efficiency, sustainability, and guest service. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director of Engineering, hotel leadership, operating departments, contractors, consultants, and service providers. The position may assume operational and supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Engineering, according to the needs of the operation.

Key Responsibilities and Duties1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Interdepartmental CoordinationWork closely with Rooms, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Security, IT, Finance, Purchasing, and other hotel departments. Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize their impact on hotel operations and the guest experience. Communicate technical issues that may affect hotel operations in a timely and professional manner. Participate in operational and technical meetings as required. 6. Support compliance with building codes, occupational health and safety requirements, fire and life safety regulations, public health requirements, and other applicable standards.

7. 8. Reporting and Performance ManagementMonitor maintenance KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement. Follow up on work orders and preventive maintenance compliance. 9. 10. Computer, Engineering, and Design Software The position requires proficiency with computer applications and technology used in maintenance management, engineering, and project coordination. Engineering and Design Software Basic to intermediate knowledge of the following is preferred: AutoCAD – ability to read, review, and make basic modifications to technical drawings.

Revit – ability to review BIM models and understand building systems and technical information. SolidWorks or similar 3D design and modeling software. Advanced design skills are not required. Maintenance and Building Systems Experience with CMMS or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. Ability to manage work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, assets, inventory, and maintenance reports. Leadership and Management Skills Ability to lead and coordinate technical teams. Ability to delegate responsibilities and establish priorities. Results-oriented approach.

Ability to work effectively with multiple departments. Ability to supervise contractors and service providers. Strong organizational and follow-up skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Ability to make sound operational decisions within the scope of the position. Communication Skills and English Proficiency Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish. Ability to prepare reports, technical documentation, emails, and administrative communications. Guest and Service Orientation: Because of the nature of hotel operations, the position requires a strong service orientation and an understanding that Engineering and Maintenance have a direct impact on the guest experience.

The successful candidate should be able to: Prioritize issues that directly affect guests. Coordinate maintenance activities while minimizing disruption to hotel operations. Maintain a professional and solution-oriented approach. Respond effectively to urgent and high-pressure situations. Communicate clearly with hotel departments and operational teams. Balance technical requirements with the operational needs of the hotel.