Assistant Director of Engineering/Property Operations - Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Worldwide (HWW)
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Job Details

  • Location: Columbus, OH, 43215
  • Date Posted: 2026-05-04
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Category: Architectural and Engineering Managers
  • Req Number: HOT08DK2
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Description

Job Description

The award-winning Hilton Columbus Downtown is looking for a talented Assistant Director of Engineering/Property Operations to join the team! 

Located in the heart of the city, this property currently boasts 532 rooms, 25,000 square feet of banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes a 3-meal restaurant, bar, in-room dining, and coffee shop. In fall of 2022, this high-profile property will expand to 1,000 rooms, 75,000 square feet of banquet space, and 6 Food & Beverage outlets. Hilton Columbus has received top awards within Hilton as a 3-time Connie Award Winner, and is consistently rated as an AAA 4-Diamond Hotel.

In this role, you will report to the Director of Property Operations and help oversee an Engineering Manager, an Engineering Supervisor and a team of up to 13 Maintenance Engineers. The ideal candidate will be a well skilled leader with superb project management skills, a keen eye for detail, and a talent for building, training and mentoring teams. At least 5 years of management experience is required. Prior hotel renovation experience is a huge plus!

What will I be doing?

As Assistant Director of Property Operations, you would be responsible for assisting the Director in overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility to protect the well-being of all guests and team members in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Assist in directing and overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility, including, but not limited to, physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds according to federal, state and local regulations

  • Conduct facility inspections and direct general construction and the installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical, mechanical and architectural systems throughout the facility to ensure operational efficiency and safety

  • Assign, verify and document completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system

  • Communicates with city/county/state officials to ensure the proper maintenance of permits and licenses, to coordinate required inspections and to ensure full compliance with codes, regulations and safety standards

  • Assists in the execution of capital projects and property rehabilitations.

  • Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations, providing professional development and delivering recognition and reward

  • Recruit, interview and train team members

  • Acts in absence of the Director

  • Leads special projects, as needed

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton Worldwide has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton Worldwide remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

H Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

I Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

L Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

T Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

O Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

N Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes in our Team Members:

  • Living the Values

  • Quality

  • Productivity

  • Dependability

  • Customer Focus

  • Teamwork

  • Adaptability


What benefits will I receive?

Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and, depending upon eligibility, a vacation or Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit. You will instantly have access to our unique benefits such as the Team Member and Family Travel Program, which provides reduced hotel room rates at many of our hotels for you and your family, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. After 90 days you may enroll in Hilton WorldwideÆs Health & Welfare benefit plans, depending on eligibility. Hilton Worldwide also offers eligible team members a 401K Savings Plan, as well as Employee Assistance and Educational Assistance Programs. We look forward to reviewing with you the specific benefits you would receive as a Hilton Worldwide Team Member. The above information is provided as a highlight of the major benefits offered to most full-time team members in the United States. All benefits listed may not be offered at all locations. This is not a summary plan description or official plan document.