Director of Engineering

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. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

About the role: 

This role reports to the General Manager and will be responsible for providing professional direction and strategic leadership for the team and all aspects of the hotel and building maintenance. This position will include project management (including annual and long-term capital expenditures), procurement and planning, leading the day-to-day maintenance operations of the hotel, and budget planning and management. 

What you will do: 

• Train, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Engineering department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of all maintenance and engineering tasks, ensuring the highest levels of safety, functionality, and aesthetic standards throughout the property.

• Ensure that all health, safety, and environmental standards as set forth by Four Seasons, as well as local, state, and federal regulations, are fully met and maintained.

• Communicate regularly with employees and department heads to ensure operational needs are met, and participate in regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

• Maintain control systems to monitor preventive maintenance, energy efficiency, and equipment performance, ensuring optimal operation and long-term asset preservation. 

What you bring:  

• College degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience is required.

• Three to five years of previous experience in a leadership role within Engineering, Facilities, or Maintenance, ideally within luxury hospitality.

• Ability to read, speak and write in English and Italian.

• Strong technical knowledge and ability to operate and troubleshoot building systems and engineering equipment.  

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities

• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

• Meals available at our Employee Restaurant 

• Employee Experience initiatives

• Employee Recognition Programs 

• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential 

Schedule & Hours:

• This is a full-time position

• The candidate must have a flexible schedule and work also on weekends and holidays.

This position is based at the Hotel Danieli, Venice and the contract is regular. You must possess the legal right to work in Italy.