Why us?
Nestled in the heart of Sonoma and mere steps from the unique charm and history of its Plaza, The Lodge brings this enchanting town to life in an authentic and nuanced way. Hand-crafted touches pay homage to centuries of local craftspeople. Programming emphasizes the process, resulting in a deeper appreciation for the finished product — be it wine, art, or olive oil. Welcoming associates display pride and love for the region…a sentiment that is all but infectious. And tightly woven community connections ensure our Sonoma resort guests feel like locals, and locals feel like friends.
Job Overview
Develop, implement and manage emergency programs for the operation and maintenance of all equipment and physical structures and landscaping in compliance with corporate/franchise standards, local, state and national codes and regulations to protect the asset, guests and employees, to ensure optimum operations, minimize expenses and maximize customer satisfaction. Position is responsible for the short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of the engineering division. Recommends the department's budget and capital expenditures and manages expenses within approved budget constraints. Participates in total hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee.
Responsibilities
Supervise the Human Resources in the division to attract, retain and motivate the staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts and objectives consistent with maintaining a first class property and management's expectations.
Develop, implement and manage a maintenance program and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, the grounds and all of the equipment in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure the safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees to protect the asset and maintain the property in first class condition.
Develop, implement and direct all Emergency Programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections and drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations, train all employees and maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the asset, guests and employees.
Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed for minimal cost.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
More than two years of post high school education
Experience
Experience required by position is from four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
Knowledge/Skills
Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering. May require advanced working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering and housekeeping operations.
May require considerable working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
Must have advanced working knowledge in the following areas:
General plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures and tiling,
painting – prep to finish, basic carpentry, groundskeeping. Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
Requires analyzing activities and/or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.
Requires management skills.
Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
Excellent comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, budgets, instructions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to communicate with management and staff.
Ability check hotel premises.
Ability to communicate with management and staff.
Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of weights up to 25 lbs. and occasionally greater, for all hotel equipment and machinery. 50-75% of job function.
Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property, equipment and machinery. 50% of job function.
Mobility - throughout the hotel, all floors, varying heights and distances. Use of ladders and lifts required at times. Generally 75-80% of job function.
Continuous standing required in varying degrees throughout the day.
Climbing stairs up to approximately 210 steps 5% of each day.
Driving - limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. Generally within 20 miles.
Environment
Work inside 95% of week; outside 5% of week. Abnormal temperatures - walk-in freezers - below 32 degrees, 1% of the time.
Salary
USD $115,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.
ID: 2026-31497
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Property : The Lodge at Sonoma
Outlet: Hotel
Category: Building & Facility Maintenance
Min: USD $115,000.00/Yr.
Max: USD $125,000.00/Yr.
Address : 1325 Broadway
City : Sonoma
State : California
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
