Assistant Engineering Manager

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Job Description For Assistant Engineering Manager

Description

At Hyatt we care for people so they can be their best. Care comes from an authentic place of empathy and human connection. We do this by truly seeing people and getting to know them as unique individuals, to enable us to design and deliver personal experiences. We believe in the power of belonging - of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Engineering Manager to become part of our amazing Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you'll help deliver a high level of professional expertise and ensure our hotel is maintained and aligned with our Hyatt Brand Standards. We're looking for someone with strong technical knowledge of hotel plant and machinery, who's just as comfortable getting "on the tools" as they are in helping to lead the team.

The Role

• Support the Engineering Manager in the daily operations of the Engineering & Maintenance department to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests and colleagues
• Safeguard the integrity of the hotel building, plant, and equipment through general, routine, and preventive maintenance, as well as compliance with building regulations
• Work alongside the Maintenance manager with the empowerment to lead a team of maintenance professionals - Assign, track and follow up on status of work assigned to staff
• Oversee contractors and ensure all hotel projects and upgrades are completed to the highest standards
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to maintain standards for Workplace Health & Safety, EarthCheck, and HACCP
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations
• Assist with departmental budgeting, capital expenditure, energy conservation, and preventive maintenance
• Attend to operational requests from departments to ensure the hotel meets its working order targets
• Champion the Preventive Maintenance Program and oversee all building compliance tasks
• Ensure Room Maintenance Inspection checks are completed and act as an ambassador for Hyatt's maintenance systems and processes

• Trade background/certification in HVAC, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing
• Relevant experience in hotel environment is highly regarded
• Creative thinker with a solutions-focused mindset
• Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Flexibility to work various shifts as required by the business
• Ability to be on call after hours and attend the hotel outside of hours/if in emergency as needed
• High level of written and verbal communication
• Ability to meet timelines and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

• Complimentary accommodation at Hyatt properties worldwide
• Discounted accommodation for associates as well as friends and family
• Wellbeing Leave and Paid Parental Leave
• Complimentary Headspace membership for Hyatt associates
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program available for colleagues & immediate family
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• 10% discount with NIB Health insurance
• Uniform Dry-Cleaning service