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Director of Engineering

Hawaii Sheraton Kauai Resort Estimated salary: $90,000–$125,000 per year, potentially plus bonus and benefits
Role summary

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The Director of Engineering leads all property engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facility operations at Sheraton Kauai Resort. Candidates typically need several years of hotel engineering or facilities-management experience, proven leadership ability, and strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building systems, fire safety, and environmental regulations. Trade certifications, a technical qualification, and experience managing budgets and contractors are advantageous. The role expects a hands-on, organized leader who can maintain resort standards, respond quickly to operational issues, manage capital projects, coach engineering colleagues, and work closely with housekeeping, guest services, and other departments. Excellent communication, safety awareness, problem-solving skills, and flexibility for on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage are essential.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and W Hotels. Marriott emphasizes service excellence, guest satisfaction, associate development, responsible business practices, and opportunities for career growth across its global properties. Sheraton Kauai Resort is a beachfront resort on Kauai's southern coast, offering accommodation, dining, recreation, meetings, and event services in a destination-focused setting. Engineering leadership at the resort supports guest comfort and business continuity by maintaining buildings, guest rooms, public areas, utilities, pools, kitchens, and resort infrastructure. Benefits may include medical coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, employee travel discounts, and other benefits subject to eligibility and the applicable employment agreement.

What the job usually comes with in Hawaii

Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingUsually not; rents very high
MealsStaff cafeteria at large resorts
FlightsNone (managers negotiate)
Service chargeF&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law)
ContractAt will; union rules in Waikiki
LeaveNone by law; employer health insurance (by law)
Income taxFederal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Hawaii?

How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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