Engineering Lead, Resort Maintenance & Projects

Alyeska Resort; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Housing

Paid time off

Mountain Pass for employees

Employee discounts on lodging/dining

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Roth 401(k) & 401(k)

Job summary

Alyeska Resort seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead the Maintenance team in Girdwood, Alaska, supporting the Director with capital and facility projects. This hands‑on leadership role covers guest room maintenance, preventative programs, and operation of building systems.

You will manage work orders via CMMS, troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, and mentor technicians to ensure safe, timely work while minimizing disruption to resort operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressively responsible facilities, commercial building, hotel, industrial, institutional, or similar maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous experience supervising or leading maintenance technicians, tradespeople, or facilities employees preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pumps, motors, controls, and commercial building systems.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting standby generators and emergency power systems.
• Experience with a CMMS or electronic work‑order system.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong organization, communication, follow‑through, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license and computer proficiency.
• Associate degree in a related technical field preferred; equivalent technical education, apprenticeship, military training, or trade experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Maintenance operations, prioritize work, monitor progress, and ensure safe, timely, high‑quality completion.
• Oversee guest room maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.
• Partner with Housekeeping, Front Office, and Rooms leadership to quickly identify and resolve maintenance issues.
• Use the resort’s CMMS to manage work orders, preventative maintenance, equipment history, and department performance.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, pumps, motors, controls, electrical systems, generators, and other commercial building equipment.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement long‑term corrective solutions.
• Develop practical procedures, checklists, and workflows that improve efficiency and accountability.
• Coordinate contractors, major repairs, shutdowns, and maintenance projects while minimizing disruption to resort operations.
• Train and develop Maintenance employees while promoting safe work practices.
• Support capital, infrastructure, and facility projects alongside the Director of Engineering.
• Serve as the Engineering department leader when the Director is unavailable and respond to significant building or equipment emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

HVAC

Electrical systems

Generators

CMMS

Reading schematics

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Technical education

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Alyeska Resort seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead the Maintenance team in Girdwood, Alaska, supporting the Director with capital and facility projects. This hands‑on leadership role covers guest room maintenance, preventative programs, and operation of building systems.

You will manage work orders via CMMS, troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, and mentor technicians to ensure safe, timely work while minimizing disruption to resort operations.