Director of Engineering ($128,200 – $198,700)

Hyatt
Huntington Beach, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The engineer must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include: maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Requirements

  • 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt)
  • Opening hotels and previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
  • Resort experience (grounds, spa, pool etc.) required
  • Resort renovation experience preferred
  • Refined verbal and written communication skills
  • Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Comfortable with CAL OSHA and OSHA training
  • Strong working knowledge of all major building systems, including life-safety systems
  • Strong working knowledge of mechanical skills
  • Proficient in professional public area maintenance practices

Benefits

  • Full-time benefit eligibility after 30 days
  • Discount hotel stays for colleagues, friends and family
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Complimentary parking in our underground structure
  • Complimentary meals during work hours
  • Hyatt Perks which includes thousands of national and local partners for various discounts
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment
  • 401(k) Retirement plan & Hyatt stock purchase plan
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