Hotel Engineering Leader: Facilities & Maintenance

Destination by Hyatt; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Room rate discounts

Medical Insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Family bonding time

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation package

Employee discounts

Stock purchase plan

Crossroads discount

Gift shop discount

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to support the Director/Chief Engineer in day-to-day operations, maintenance, and strategic initiatives across the hotel’s engineering department.

You will lead maintenance efforts, drive preventive programs, and ensure safety, compliance, and guest satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Relevant technical certifications or licenses are a plus.
• 5–8+ years of engineering or facilities experience; hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily engineering operations across hotel systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & life safety, kitchen equipment).
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maintain asset reliability.
• Supervise, coach, and develop engineering team members; support scheduling, performance management, and training.
• Assist in planning renovation projects, upgrades, and CapEx initiatives; coordinate vendors and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and brand standards; enforce safety programs and participate in emergency planning.
• Monitor energy usage and assist in budget/cost controls; identify efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Housekeeping, and F&B to resolve guest concerns and maintain high facility standards.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Building automation

CMMS proficiency

Fire & life safety

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Eng

Certifications or licenses (plus)

Tools

CMMS

Building automation systems

Job description

The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to support the Director/Chief Engineer in day-to-day operations, maintenance, and strategic initiatives across the hotel’s engineering department.

You will lead maintenance efforts, drive preventive programs, and ensure safety, compliance, and guest satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold brand standards.