Engineering Supervisor

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will support the Chief Engineer in ensuring the smooth operation of all engineering functions, including hotel systems, plant and equipment, team management, sub-contractors, and maintenance of property structure and assets. As an Engineering Supervisor, you’re not just overseeing the daily operations of physical building and systems maintenance and repairs – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

What will I be doing?

This role involves:

Ensure facility safety and compliance:  Support the maintenance of the hotel’s buildings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Supervise maintenance operations:  Assign and oversee daily maintenance tasks, ensuring thorough documentation of completed work in the property management system.

Supervise and develop the team:  Train, schedule, and supervise maintenance team members, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and performance

Oversee contractor work:  Supervise external contractors and inspect completed work for quality and compliance

Respond to service requests:  Ensure maintenance requests, guest concerns, and emergency situations are addressed promptly and efficiently

Supervise and develop the team:  Train, schedule, and supervise maintenance team members, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and performance

Equipment Maintenance & Efficiency:  Repair and maintain all hotel systems and equipment, ensuring efficiency and informing management about deficiencies and stock control needs.

Cost Management:  Adhere to departmental operating expenses, evaluate products for reuse, monitor stock levels, and ensure the operation runs according to budgets and profit margins.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate for this role will bring:

HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing/Gas Fitter trade-qualified advantageous

Must have sound general Engineering knowledge and trade background

At least 5 years in a Service Technician position or similar position with working experience in a 5-star hotel.

Competency in the use of all hand tools, power tools and equipment

Knowledge of fire panels, sprinklers, emergency lights and fire pumps

Flexible full-time availability to work morning and evening shifts

Familiarly with hotel engineering equipment maintenance and repairs

Sound communication and coordination skills

Proficient in English to meet business needs

Eligibility to lawfully work in New Zealand

Benefits

As a Hilton team members you can expect to receive

Team member and Friends & Family discount on global Hilton room rates

Discounts of up to 25% on products and services in participating Hilton outlets

Access to Hilton University training, offering more than 2500 learning programs

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Complimentary staff meals whilst on duty

* Laundered dry cleaning services

We are looking for the exceptional applicants who are passionate about the hospitality industry and values being part of a supportive team. If you feel you are suitable for this role, please click "Apply"