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Company Description
The beautiful lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers you the perfect opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to experience Central Florida's world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers when you join the Westgate Lakes team. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you'll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.
Job Description
As an Engineering Trades Manager, you will lead and oversee the daily operations of the Engineering Department, ensuring the resort's buildings, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This position is responsible for supervising skilled trades team members, coordinating maintenance projects, supporting capital improvements, and promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and guest satisfaction. You demonstrate Westgate's core values of Passion, Integrity, and Work Ethic in every interaction.
What You'll Do as an Engineering Trades Manager:
• Lead, mentor, and supervise engineering trades team members to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate daily maintenance operations, work orders, and staffing schedules.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and ongoing resort improvement projects.
• Support capital projects by ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Conduct inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and operational improvements.
• Monitor departmental productivity, guest feedback, and work order completion.
• Manage tools, materials, inventory, vendors, and contractor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other resort departments to support guest satisfaction and operational needs.
• Provide hands-on assistance with maintenance operations when needed.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment in accordance with company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Resort Operations leadership.
Qualifications
What You Will Bring as an Engineering Trades Manager:
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a resort, hospitality, commercial, or maintenance environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical education preferred.
• Trade certifications or licenses in electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, or related fields are preferred.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Ability to identify hazards, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
Requirements:
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces as required.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and emergency response situations as needed.
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review.
• Required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Additional Information
Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
• Daily Pay - Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
• Family-Focused Benefits - Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Support When You Need It Most
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Loyalty Program - Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
• Low-Cost Gym Membership
• NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship - Up to $40,000 for Team Members' Dependents
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Community Involvement - Give Back and Make an Impact

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.