Director of Engineering at Vi Living

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

159586.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance Management, Project Management, Employee Relations, Preventive Maintenance, Building Automation Systems, Life Safety Systems, Training And Development, Regulatory Compliance, Energy Management, Capital Improvement Planning, Chemical Testing, Performance Evaluation, Disciplinary Action, Community Engagement, Safety Management, Disaster Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The Director of Engineering provides direction and supervision to maintenance staff. Maintains building structure and systems including life safety systems, building automation systems, preventive maintenance systems, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, cooling, structural, ground care, parking areas and kitchen area etc. Provides community project management oversight and ensures a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors. Vi is recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to work for. Learn from the best and accelerate your career with Vi. What We Offer: Competitive pay Exceptional benefits Generous Paid Time Off - start accruing on day one 401k with company match Paid maternity and paternity benefits Award-winning training and development Tuition Reimbursement Luxury work environment Meaningful and rewarding work Vi at La Jolla Village is located at 8515 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego CA 92122 Responsibilities Member of community Cabinet team. Works collaboratively with Executive Director and Cabinet team to ensure success in meeting and exceeding community goals in operations, human resources, sales and resident care. Responsible for oversight of the Maintenance staff, which includes hiring, training and development, counseling, performance evaluation, functional development and disciplinary action. Oversees training of all staff on maintenance policies and procedures. Trains newly hired Directors of Engineering in other communities as requested. Advances the employee relations strategy to build the right work environment to increase employee engagement and remain “issue” and union free. Increases personal growth and development through formal and informal education programs. Evaluates and recommends staff and physical resources required for operations. Works with residents and staff to ensure needs are met and work is completed in a timely manner. Plans, implements and administers an effective preventative maintenance program in accordance with approved company procedures and engineering practices. Develops action plans for achieving community objectives. Manages community work orders and preventative maintenance programs. Manages all distribution systems for electricity, water, steam, gas, etc. Manages and / or completes daily chemical testing of the following areas: boiler, cooling tower, condensate return system, closed loops, open loops, pool and spa. Manages, inspects and responds to alarms within the building automation system and fire life safety system. Manages and operates air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems. Keeps all charts and records pertaining to heat, light, power and costs of the facility. Maintains interior/exterior building(s) and grounds. Implements the energy management program. Develops and monitors quality assurance initiatives, conducts building inspections and oversees compliance with regulatory authorities such as OSHA, NFPA, ACHA and Life Safety. Ensures regulatory required testing and documentation is completed. Develops a community capital improvement plan. Prepares Requests for Proposals, monitors and coordinates the services performed by outside contractors in accordance with all company approved contracts, leases, service agreements, and warranties. Oversees capital projects and upgrades as requested. Manages and/or participates in community Safety Committee. Assists in developing the community Disaster Plan. May be required to use vehicle to pick up parts and supplies. Supports the employee survey process and partners with Director of Human Resources and Cabinet team to develop and execute subsequent improvement programs Qualifications Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Associate Degree in related field or equivalent years of experience in the field is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Work Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Maintenance Management is required. Must have at least 3 years in a supervisory position. Licensure / Certification: Certified Hospitality Facilities Executive (CHFE) is preferred, or successfully pass the CHFE within 18 months of employment is required. Association of Facility Engineers (AFE) Plant Supervisor certification is preferred. Licensure in Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Electrical, EPA and Plumbing is preferred. Must possess a valid and current driver’s license, where applicable. Pay Range USD $122,747.00 - USD $159,586.00 /Yr.

Responsibilities

The Director of Engineering oversees maintenance staff and ensures the building's structure and systems are well-maintained. They also manage community project oversight and ensure a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.