Assistant Director of Engineering

East West Hospitality; Snowmass Village (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Ski Pass

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

EAP

Job summary

East West Hospitality in Snowmass Village, CO is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to support the Director in maintaining 11 buildings, a public plaza, ice rink, and all MEP systems. You will supervise engineering staff, ensure energy efficiency, and uphold safety standards.

This full-time, year-round role requires bilingual English/Spanish, strong leadership, and experience with preventive maintenance and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Evidence of bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Experience leading facilities/engineering teams in hospitality.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and building systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Ability to communicate with diverse staff, guests, vendors and contractors.
• First Aid certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Assist overall management of Engineering staff including training and development.
• Maintain equipment per energy conservation and PM programs.
• Oversee upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive resort.
• Conduct walk-throughs and assess maintenance/operational efficiency of buildings.
• Monitor safety policies and train staff on safety and sanitation.
• Oversee repairs, replacements and renovations to offices and work areas.
• Maintain preventative maintenance program and energy conservation controls.
• Ensure compliance with hotel and Engineering SOPs.
• Lead shift activity and supervise engineering staff to meet targets.
• Coordinate with heads of departments and maintain security procedures.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Preventive maintenance

Facilities management

Capital improvement projects

Project management

First Aid

Mechanical systems knowledge

Tools

None

Job description

At East West Hospitality, our vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve. We hope you’ll consider joining us!

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Engineering will be responsible for assisting the Director of Engineering maintaining and Overseeing 11 buildings, public plaza, ice rink, all mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems and related equipment. Acts in the absence of the Director of Engineering.

• Job Location: Snowmass Mountain Lodging
• Pay Rate: $100,000 to $120,000 Salary
• Schedule: Flexible Schedule, Some Nights, Weekends and Holidays
• Employment Status: Full-Time Year Round
• Start Date: ASAP
• Accepting applications until: 08/31/2026

What You'll Do

• Responsible for assisting in the overall management of Engineering colleagues including training and development.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensures the upkeep of the guest areas to maintain an attractive resort.
• Responsible for assisting in conducting walk-throughs and visually assessing the efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the resort mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
• Maintaining familiarity with chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, boilers, refrigeration, compressors etc.
• Oversees completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms and back of house spaces.
• Monitors and trains all direct reports on current safety and sanitation polices and procedures that impact the resort.
• Oversees completion of all repairs, replacement and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.
• Maintains preventative maintenance program.
• Displays an understanding of public / guest / colleague safety, plus security of the resort, facilities and equipment.
• Maintains a close working relationship with all Head of departments.
• Creates and ensures compliance of the maintenance request program.
• Ensures Engineering colleagues are aware of fire procedures and ensure they attend regular training.
• Is a qualified First Aider.
• Ensures all guests are staying in a safe and secure environment.
• Understands how to monitor CCTV and Security Cameras.
• Recognizes safety hazards and trains all Engineering colleagues how to do the same.
• Works as part of the Management Team to ensure all security and safety standards are adhered to by all colleagues throughout the resort.
• Displays an ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
• Oversees all shift activity, ensuring Engineering colleagues are meeting maintenance targets.
• Monitors energy conservation controls and implements corrective action if needed.
• Oversees any Engineering related incidents which arise on shift, keeping in mind the best interest of the hotel.
• Ensures compliance with hotel and Engineering SOPs.
• Maintains familiarity with hotel lock system and understands the importance of key control for effective security measures.
• Ensures Supervisors are trained to scrutinize staff, analyze productivity and makes necessary recommendations to the Director of Engineering regarding both positive and negative actions by staff.
• Ensures that all colleagues’ accidents/incidents receive immediate and professional First Aid treatment by the Security department.
• Each colleague is expected to carry out all reasonable requests by management which the colleague is capable of performing.
• Required: Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Previous leadership or management experience in facilities, engineering, hospitality, or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and capital improvement projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce, guests, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to lead teams, prioritize work, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance - Choose from three plans!
• Dental, Vision, & Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Ski Pass or Equivalent Bonus
• 401(K) Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
• Career Development Trainings
• Discounts at Eye Pieces & Venture Sports
• Sabbatical Program
• $500 Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Why East West

At East West our Vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve. We hope you’ll consider joining us! Visit our website to learn more about East West at eastwest.com.

East West Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-verify.