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Ideally situated along the picturesque Napa River, near vibrant Oxbow Public Marketplace, the Culinary Institute of America , and lively downtown Napa, River Terrace Inn is the ultimate Wine Country destination. Inviting rooms and suites with calming river views and warm fireplaces welcome guests back after days spent exploring the Valley. The Inn provides Napa visitors with accommodations that feel like home while staying true to Wine Country’s chic, boutique aesthetic Our restaurant ALBA Bar & Cafe is open daily for breakfast, and small bites in the evening at the Bar. We also have (3) private rooms for banquets & catered events.

Come work and be part of the Alba / RTI (River Terrace Inn) team. Our Napa River waterfront location includes 114 rooms, a fitness center and home to the ALBA Restaurant. The RTI is located within walking distance of restaurants, the Culinary Institute of America, Oxbow Public Market, the Napa Valley Wine Train and many other fun filled attractions.

River Terrace Inn

A day in the life...

Engineering & Maintenance Operations

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Implement an engineering and maintenance strategy aligned with the hotel's goals, focusing on efficiency, safety, and guest satisfaction.
• Establish long-term plans for facility upgrades, improvements, and capital projects in collaboration with senior management.
• Manage the engineering department, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
• Develop a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Provide maintenance, repairs, and replacements of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
• Optimize equipment lifespan and minimize downtime by developing preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems in accordance with safety regulations.
• Optimize equipment lifespan and minimize downtime by developing preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate, plan, and supervise renovation, repair, and upgrade projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Work with external contractors, architects, and engineers as needed.
• Ensure renovating, repairing, and upgrading projects are completed within budget and on time by planning, coordinating, and supervising them.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inventories.
• Maintain regular reports on engineering operations and ongoing projects for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and industry standards by establishing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures.
• Make routine inspections to identify potential hazards and address them as soon as possible.

Additional Responsibility includes Leadership & Department Support

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in resort or hotel management, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of achieving financial and operational goals.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using property management systems and other relevant software.
• Ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions based on analytical thinking.
• Knowledge of relevant software applications, including CRM systems and analytics tools.
• Travel within the designated area as needed.
• Knowledgeable about industry best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance and presentation required.
• Meet NHHR background screening requirements.

Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule

• Ability to positively interact with diverse personalities, including co-workers, subordinates guests, and purveyors in a variety of work situations. Must have active listening and effective communication skills.
• Ability to develop results-oriented staff through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling. Ability to assist others in developing needed skills for effective job performance.
• Ability to positively distribute responsibility to others to meet objectives and achieve desired results.
• Ability to recognize problems and to find solutions creatively and expeditiously. Ability to set priorities and use initiative; solid decision-maker.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours.

Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking.

Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk,

stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift to 50 pounds. The

vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision, and close vision.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of

the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties,

responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Management may assign or

reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Guest Service Responsibilities

• Interact professionally and courteously with guests at all times.
• Respond quickly and effectively to guest maintenance concerns.
• Maintain guest privacy and confidentiality while working in occupied rooms.
• Support the hotel's commitment to exceptional hospitality and guest satisfaction.

 Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA, local, state, and company safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with life-safety standards and emergency procedures.
• Identify and address safety concerns proactively.

We've got you covered ...

In return, we offer competitive wages, Pay on Demand, a 401k savings plan which you will be eligible to join after 90 days of employment. Team members can take advantage of free daily family meal. IN addition, team members are eligible for the Noble House Team Member and Family & Friends Rate discount Program at Noble House properties.

Call to Action

If you enjoy being a part of a dynamic team, meeting new people and accepting new challenges, we invite you to apply and become our Engineering Director at  the River Terrace Inn.

OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. What makes us The River Terrace Inn Hotel lies within our team. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun.

DEIA Statement

At River Terrace Inn, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

Pay:

$122,500 yearly plus bonuses and incentives.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.