Description
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. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Assistant Engineering Director will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the facility and shift coverage. This includes maintaining the working order of guest rooms, meeting spaces, kitchens, and the building exterior. The Assistant Engineering Director will assist the Director of Facilities with managing and scheduling contractors, ensuring building system inspections, and PMs are conducted, and effectively communicating with the hotel in regards to facility related operations. The candidate must possess strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and develop departmental training and operational procedures. The candidate must have 3 to 5 years hands on experience with preferred technical knowledge in HVAC systems, mechanical equipment repairs, building automation systems, and energy management. This position requires strong leadership skills and a willingness to work different shifts as the demands of business dictates. Hospitality industry experience a plus.
Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values. Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs. Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rdparty vendors. Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress. Ensure Preventative maintenance is performed on a scheduled basis. Keep accurate records of PM's on all rooms and equipment. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years of progressive hotel or building management experience preferred. Service oriented style with professional presentations skills. The ability to multi-task large and small projects The ability to plan and forecast needs of the day as well as long term Clear concise written and verbal communication skills Engineering/Facility Management degree or related degree is preferred Knowledgeable in HVAC, Refrigeration, and Electrical Engineering Highly organized, comfortable with HotSOS or similar systems Possess strong, empathetic leadership skills Professional in both written and verbal communications Experienced in hotel/resort preventative maintenance and/or repairs Able to walk long distance, stand constantly, work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
