What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Engineering position at Alyeska Resort?
Are you a hands-on engineering leader who thrives on solving problems and keeping complex operations running smoothly? Do you enjoy leading teams, improving systems, and seeing the direct impact of your work? If you take pride in your craft and want to work surrounded by the mountains of Alaska, then Alyeska Resort is for you!
We’re looking for an Assistant Director of Engineering to join our team in Girdwood, Alaska.
What You’ll Do
As the Assistant Director of Engineering, you’ll provide day-to-day leadership for the Maintenance team while supporting the Director of Engineering with capital, infrastructure, and facility projects. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for guest room maintenance, preventative maintenance, work-order execution, building systems, and team performance.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
✅ Competitive compensation
✅ Employee Housing for a small fee — live and play where you work
✅ Paid time off & holidays
✅ Free Mountain Pass for employees and qualified dependents
✅ Employee discounts on resort lodging, dining, shops, and Nordic Spa services
✅ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
✅ Roth 401(k) & 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
What We Need
📌 Lead from the front — this is a hands-on position that works alongside the Maintenance team when needed.
📌 Work in a fast-paced resort environment where priorities can change quickly.
📌 Maintain a flexible schedule based on occupancy, projects, staffing, and emergencies, including periodic weekend and holiday coverage.
📌 Be reachable for significant Engineering emergencies and occasionally respond to the resort outside normal working hours.
📌 Work in physically demanding environments that may involve climbing, lifting, kneeling, working around mechanical equipment, and accessing different areas of the resort.
About Alyeska Resort
Alyeska Resort is a world-class destination nestled in the Chugach Mountains of Girdwood, Alaska, just 45 minutes south of Anchorage. With a 299-room hotel, Nordic Spa, and renowned ski area, we offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where employees can work hard, play hard, and Live the Adventure!
Alaska is an incredible place and Girdwood is a friendly, lively town where residents value both outdoor adventure and community spirit. Alyeska Resort offers the type of atmosphere where our employees are encouraged to share their enthusiasm with our guests. Whether you’re an experienced facilities leader, skilled trades professional ready for your next step, or coming from another complex commercial environment, this is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise and leadership to one of Alaska’s most unique destinations.
Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
We’re looking for an Assistant Director of Engineering to join our team in Girdwood, Alaska.
What You’ll Do
As the Assistant Director of Engineering, you’ll provide day-to-day leadership for the Maintenance team while supporting the Director of Engineering with capital, infrastructure, and facility projects. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for guest room maintenance, preventative maintenance, work-order execution, building systems, and team performance.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Lead daily Maintenance operations, prioritize work, monitor progress, and ensure safe, timely, high-quality completion.
- Oversee guest room maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.
- Partner with Housekeeping, Front Office, and Rooms leadership to quickly identify and resolve maintenance issues.
- Use the resort’s CMMS to manage work orders, preventative maintenance, equipment history, and department performance.
- Troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, pumps, motors, controls, electrical systems, generators, and other commercial building equipment.
- Identify recurring equipment failures and implement long-term corrective solutions.
- Develop practical procedures, checklists, and workflows that improve efficiency and accountability.
- Coordinate contractors, major repairs, shutdowns, and maintenance projects while minimizing disruption to resort operations.
- Train and develop Maintenance employees while promoting safe work practices.
- Support capital, infrastructure, and facility projects alongside the Director of Engineering.
- Serve as the Engineering department leader when the Director is unavailable and respond to significant building or equipment emergencies.
✅ Competitive compensation
✅ Employee Housing for a small fee — live and play where you work
✅ Paid time off & holidays
✅ Free Mountain Pass for employees and qualified dependents
✅ Employee discounts on resort lodging, dining, shops, and Nordic Spa services
✅ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
✅ Roth 401(k) & 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
What We Need
- 3–5 years of progressively responsible facilities, commercial building, hotel, industrial, institutional, or similar maintenance experience preferred.
- Previous experience supervising or leading maintenance technicians, tradespeople, or facilities employees preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pumps, motors, controls, and commercial building systems.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting standby generators and emergency power systems.
- Experience with a CMMS or electronic work-order system.
- Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong organization, communication, follow-through, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver’s license and computer proficiency.
- Associate degree in a related technical field preferred; equivalent technical education, apprenticeship, military training, or trade experience will be considered.
📌 Lead from the front — this is a hands-on position that works alongside the Maintenance team when needed.
📌 Work in a fast-paced resort environment where priorities can change quickly.
📌 Maintain a flexible schedule based on occupancy, projects, staffing, and emergencies, including periodic weekend and holiday coverage.
📌 Be reachable for significant Engineering emergencies and occasionally respond to the resort outside normal working hours.
📌 Work in physically demanding environments that may involve climbing, lifting, kneeling, working around mechanical equipment, and accessing different areas of the resort.
About Alyeska Resort
Alyeska Resort is a world-class destination nestled in the Chugach Mountains of Girdwood, Alaska, just 45 minutes south of Anchorage. With a 299-room hotel, Nordic Spa, and renowned ski area, we offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where employees can work hard, play hard, and Live the Adventure!
Alaska is an incredible place and Girdwood is a friendly, lively town where residents value both outdoor adventure and community spirit. Alyeska Resort offers the type of atmosphere where our employees are encouraged to share their enthusiasm with our guests. Whether you’re an experienced facilities leader, skilled trades professional ready for your next step, or coming from another complex commercial environment, this is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise and leadership to one of Alaska’s most unique destinations.
Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.