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Assistant Director of Engineering

Hyatt

WAILEA, HIFull-time$90–110K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$90–110K/yr
Location
WAILEA, HI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant Director of Engineering oversees resort building maintenance operations, including landscaping and water features, and reports to the Director of Facilities. The role provides technical and administrative assistance and operational updates, while leading maintenance programs, mechanical systems, capital projects, inventory, and engineering colleagues. The posting seeks at least six years of supervisory-level hotel or resort maintenance experience and prefers a college degree in Facility Maintenance, Certified Building Operator credentials, and/or a licensed trade.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Diverse InteractionOccupational Health and Safety StandardsHVACRefrigerationChilled and Condenser Water SystemsElectric Power DistributionPlumbing and Drainage SystemsCommunicationOrganizationProblem SolvingComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceLeadership

Qualifications

Facility Maintenance Degree or Certified Building Operator or Licensed Trade6+ Years Supervisory Hotel Maintenance Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

As a member of the Assistant Leadership Committee, the Assistant Director of Engineering is considered the department head of the engineering department and reports directly to the Director of Facilities.

The Assistant Director of Engineering is responsible for the oversight of building maintenance operations throughout the resort including landscaping and water features. This person must be knowledgeable in HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing, Kitchen Equipment and Safety Training. The Assistant Director of Engineering is to provide technical and administrative assistance to the property and deliver operational updates to the Director of Facilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, implement and oversee preventative maintenance programs for guestrooms, public areas and safety systems

  • Ensure prompt response and action to fulfill maintenance requests of both guests and colleagues

  • Oversee all building mechanical systems to include building automation, energy and water management

  • Thoroughly understand and monitor the resorts fire alarm system, emergency evacuation procedures and disaster recovery.

  • Management of all Hyatt mandated programs (ie. Lock out Tag out, Legionella, Moisture Control, etc.)

  • Assist with managing the execution of capital projects

  • Manage parts and supplies inventory

  • Focus on improving efficiency, profitability and service levels guiding colleagues to support and practice Hyatt’s culture of Care

  • Recruit and develop Engineering colleagues while balancing operational needs of the department

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. Decisions regarding individual salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This role will be eligible for the following benefits, after meeting initial eligibility times:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and other additional Health Benefits

  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Time Off upon hire and 7 Observed Holidays

  • Discounted Hyatt rooms upon hire and up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of employment

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrates the ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds

  • Preferred college degree in Facility Maintenance, Certified Building Operator and/or a Licensed Trade

  • At least 6 years of experience at a supervisory level or higher in hotel/resort maintenance

  • Proficient in Occupational Health and Safety Standards

  • Good knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, chilled and condenser water components, electric power distribution, plumbing and drainage systems

  • Strong communication, organization, problem solving and computer skills

  • Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line

Primary Location: US-HI-Wailea

Organization: Andaz Maui at Wailea

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Engineering/Facility Maintenance

Req ID: WAI002653

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,017 open Engineering Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–110K/yr
  • US median$148–264K/yr1,613 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 51% below the US median midpoint ($202K) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Engineering Management jobs in Hawaii and 2,017 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Engineering Management postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,676 postings).
Education
860 of the 2,017 open Engineering Management jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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