Assistant Director of Engineering

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views. 

These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a setting as inspiring as the coastline we call home. Whether you’re starting your career or ready to take it to the next level, we’re passionate about helping our employees thrive in one of California’s most beautiful destinations. 

What we offer:

• Free daily meal and salad bar
• Free parking
• Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status)
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining!
• Property retail shop and hotel discounts
• $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

What we ask:

• Consistently provide professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly service
• Promote and follow LJBTC, Inc's Signature Service standards and requirements to ensure a lasting impression of exemplary service resulting in satisfied and loyal members and guests

Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Salary Range: 90k-110k annualized

• Responsible for staffing and maintenance of all engineering positions.

• Ensures neatness and cleanliness of the engineering shop and all engineering storage and areas of responsibility.

• Supervises directly all engineering personnel.

• Selects, hires, and trains department personnel.

• Prepares reports, budgets and correspondence.

• Prepares monthly financial critiques along with monthly 90 day rolling forecast.

• Ensures quality control and work standards are maintained and regularly updated to meet changing department and property needs.

• Ensures that compliance is met with all applicable ordinances, regulations and laws (OSHA, ADA, etc.).

• Implements and monitors preventative maintenance programs (i.e. utilizing HotSOS, department systems, etc.).

• Administers work request program in conjunction with Guest Assistance/Hotsos tracking program.

• Provides support and assistance to all departments to serve guest satisfaction, sales and profit goals.

• Facilitates monthly departmental meeting.

• Analyzes tasks for potential dangers and promptly corrects hazards or informs supervisor and/or safety committee representative.

• Follows safety rules and regulations at all times.

• Maintains familiarity with GL codes, and code packing slips and material requisitions.

• Assist in preparation of annual budget.

• Monitors the purchase orders and material requisition systems to ensure that effective cost control is being maintained.

• Other duties may be assigned.

• Confers with workers to resolve complaints regarding work.

• Coaches and counsel’s department personnel as needed.

• Sets an example for subordinates by meeting and exceeding the performance requirements of the job and maintaining good work habits (punctuality, reliability).

• In conjunction with the preventative maintenance program, observes the building and mechanical equipment to identify ways to conserve energy. Whenever possible, attempts to reduce unnecessary energy consumption and to ensure necessary consumption is as efficient as possible.

• Assists in effectively establishing and implementing energy conservation programs. Offers technical advice and information for energy programs within each department.

• Maintains knowledge of the building fire and life safety systems and trains others in the operation of the system.

• Maintains familiarity with the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club Emergency Organization Plan.

Technical and Service Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.

• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.

• Works with Director of Facilities and Director of Engineering in planning, developing, and implementing new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.

• Responds and ensures quick response by the Engineering Department to member and guest needs, which will meet or exceed expectations.

• Confers with management to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.

• Maintains skills and knowledge in the following areas:  H.V.A.C. and Refrigeration; Boiler Plant Operation, A/C electrical and electrical troubleshooting; telephone switch; electronic door locks, arc welding, gas welding, soldering and brazing; plumbing (with steel, copper and plastic pipe; fire protection, hydraulics, pneumatics, sanitation, laundry and kitchen equipment).

OUTCOME

The overall maintenance of the guest rooms and the facilities influence member, guest and co-employee impression of the total organization.  Clean, well maintained guest rooms, facilities and equipment will contribute to guest comfort and satisfaction and achieve room occupancy and revenue goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employees in the Engineering Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from Two‑year College or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English representing appropriate business etiquette in written form (grammar, punctuation, syntax, etc).  Ability to speak effectively in English with customers, managers, vendors, or employees of organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have valid California driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.

The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.  The employee is responsible in taking action to perform the task safely.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is committed to ensuring a safe work environment for all employees. In compliance with federal “Right to Know” requirements, the company freely discloses this information so that all employees are informed about

potential hazards in the work place. We encourage all employees to immediately report any known or potentially dangerous hazards to management.

INTERACTION

Employees in the position of Director of Engineering interact frequently with all the departments, tenants and guests.  Employees must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with many departments along with designated guests or vendors.

SCHEDULING

This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day.  Shifts will generally be rotated unless you were hired for a specific shift, as much as possible to be fair to everyone.  Be aware that at times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed shift if business or task assignments demand. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed shift if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determine the number of hours that you work.

LJBTC INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.