Facilities Operations Lead — Hotels & Engineering

Hotel Drover; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Drover seeks an Assistant Director of Facilities to partner with the Director of Facilities in overseeing daily operations of the hotel’s Engineering team. The role ensures efficient, safe building systems and drives preventative maintenance and capital planning while supporting guest and employee experience.

Responsibilities include supervising engineering activities, budgeting support, regulatory compliance, and liaison with contractors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in engineering, facilities, maintenance, or related area.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, life safety, and preventative maintenance.
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible schedule—able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Facilities/Engineering Department.
• Supervise day-to-day engineering activities, including work orders and follow-up.
• Maintain and operate building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety).
• Administer and improve preventative maintenance program to minimize downtime.
• Assist in budgeting: operating expenses, capital expenditures, inventory, energy use.
• Inspect guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas for safety and standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, codes, licenses, and permits.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, and hotel departments for facilities needs.
• Train Engineering staff on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Support inventory management for parts and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

OSHA knowledge

HVAC systems

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing

Job description

Hotel Drover seeks an Assistant Director of Facilities to partner with the Director of Facilities in overseeing daily operations of the hotel’s Engineering team. The role ensures efficient, safe building systems and drives preventative maintenance and capital planning while supporting guest and employee experience.

Responsibilities include supervising engineering activities, budgeting support, regulatory compliance, and liaison with contractors.