Assistant Director of Engineering

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plan with matc

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Hyatt room discounts

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead maintenance operations across Hyatt resorts. You will oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety programs, manage capital projects, and mentor engineering staff, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Applicants should have extensive supervisory experience in hotel maintenance, strong safety knowledge, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with facilities leadership and

Qualifications

• Experience supervising hotel/resort maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with safety and OSHA standards.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership with energy, motivation and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative maintenance for guestrooms, public areas and safety systems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and colleagues.
• Oversee building mechanical systems, including building automation and energy management.
• Monitor fire alarm and evacuation procedures; ensure disaster recovery readiness.
• Manage capital projects and control parts and supplies inventory.
• Drive efficiency, profitability, and service levels; mentor engineering staff.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Health & safety standards

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Facility Maintenance degree

Certified Building Operator

Licensed trade

Job description

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At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry.

As a member of the Assistant Leadership Committee, the Assistant Director of Engineering is considered the department head of the engineering department and reports directly to the Director of Facilities.

The Assistant Director of Engineering is responsible for the oversight of building maintenance operations throughout the resort including landscaping and water features. This person must be knowledgeable in HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing, Kitchen Equipment and Safety Training. The Assistant Director of Engineering is to provide technical and administrative assistance to the property and deliver operational updates to the Director of Facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, implement and oversee preventative maintenance programs for guestrooms, public areas and safety systems
• Ensure prompt response and action to fulfill maintenance requests of both guests and colleagues
• Oversee all building mechanical systems to include building automation, energy and water management
• Thoroughly understand and monitor the resorts fire alarm system, emergency evacuation procedures and disaster recovery.
• Management of all Hyatt mandated programs (ie. Lock out Tag out, Legionella, Moisture Control, etc.)
• Assist with managing the execution of capital projects
• Manage parts and supplies inventory
• Focus on improving efficiency, profitability and service levels guiding colleagues to support and practice Hyatt’s culture of Care
• Recruit and develop Engineering colleagues while balancing operational needs of the department

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. Decisions regarding individual salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications.
T his role will be eligible for the following benefits, after meeting initial eligibility times:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other additional Health Benefits
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off upon hire and 7 Observed Holidays
• Discounted Hyatt rooms upon hire and up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of employment

Qualifications

Demonstrates the ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds

Preferred college degree in Facility Maintenance, Certified Building Operator and/or a Licensed Trade

At least 6 years of experience at a supervisory level or higher in hotel/resort maintenance

Proficient in Occupational Health and Safety Standards

Good knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, chilled and condenser water components, electric power distribution, plumbing and drainage systems

Strong communication, organization, problem solving and computer skills

Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line

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