Engineering/Facilities Assistant Manager

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in one of the world's most vibrant locations? We are seeking for a passionate, hands-on Engineering Assistant Manager. This role will assist the Engineering Manager in ensuring the efficient and economic operation of the Engineering Department in support of all other operating Departments, supplying services as required to the entire operation, and maintaining equipment, building, and grounds in optimum condition ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency while growing and developing within the hotel industry.

The Engineering Assistant Manager will supervise and oversee the building's mechanical equipment as well as the engineering staff. The overall responsibility for managing engineering operations and coordinating with the Senior Managers all hotel needs and functions under the direct supervision and instructions of the Area Director of Engineering and Hotel General Manager.

What you will do as an Assistant Engineering Manager

• Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times
• Deal promptly and efficiently with guest complaints and needs 
• Have a thorough knowledge of emergency and safety procedures
• Respond to all emergencies and be prepared to assist 
• Responsible for ordering supplies, tools, and equipment and maintaining proper par levels to corporate department standards
• This role will support, maintain, and implement the department's Back of the House preventive maintenance program
• Will be required to represent and support the Engineering Manager in his absence confidently on all levels to ownership, corporate executive leadership, contractors, or other department heads. 
• Maintains the PM program for the entire hotel
• Drive initiatives for energy efficiency and sustainability. Perform maintenance checks of equipment and logs properly 
• Attend Daily Operations Meetings 
• Direct Supervise of the Engineering Crews
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of all workspaces, shops, and storage areas

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires ability to perform the following: carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 75 pounds
•  They frequently stand up and move about the facility, handle objects and equipment to maintain it, and constantly bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and crawl
• May work in noisy environments, hot or cold temperatures, and confined spaces. This job may require working from heights higher than 4 feet and working off ladders

What we will love about you

• Education: College Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and/or Building Management or advanced technical vocational training is preferred
• Technical knowledge of air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration systems, fire main systems, sprinklers, water/waste treatment or hydraulics will be an advantage
• Possesses the ability to troubleshoot effectively
• Computer skills
• Experience: A minimum of 2 + years in a hotel in a similar role is required
• Good problem solving, administrative and interpersonal skills are a must
• Knowledge in preventive maintenance program and special projects will be valuable.  
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills

What you will love about us!

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Employee cafeteria
• Complimentary access to a multifaceted Wellness Platform in the care of mental well-being inspiring human growth
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognized as a Great Place to Work Company! Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.