Summary
Surf. Sand. Sunset. Success.
Find Yours at Our Special Place.
Shimmering views of the Pacific await you at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Our stunning, Spanish-inspired resort offers guests remarkable meeting space, pampering spa treatments, irresistible restaurants, and superior service in a stunning seaside setting. Join us as “We Care for People So They Can Be their Best.”
Take a peek into our colleague experience as an Assistant Director of Engineering:
What does the role entail?
The Assistant Director of Engineering is responsible for assisting the Director of Engineering in maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The Assistant Director of Engineering must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 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 Assistant Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies should they arise. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.
Duties include assisting the Director of Engineering with the following but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients representing the owner or developer.
• Assist with CAL OSHA and OSHA training and documentation.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Experience in managing utility systems.
• Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred.
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures.

Qualifications
Your experience:

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in the sun and sand.
• Ability to push and pull heavy amounts of weight.
• 3-5 years of progressive hotel or building management experience
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Must be comfortable with CAL OSHA and OSHA training.
• A strong working knowledge of all major building systems, including life-safety systems, is required for this position.
• A strong working knowledge of mechanical skills.
• Proficient in professional public area maintenance practices
• 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
• Must be comfortable with computers and proficient with Microsoft based programs like Excel, Word, Outlook and others.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred

What You Will Love About Us
° Location, location, location!
° Flexible work schedules
° 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.
Wellbeing
“Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best – and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose”
° Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment
° 401(k) Retirement plan & Hyatt stock purchase plan.
Development
“Careers at Hyatt don’t have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction. Rather, they can be customized and adapted based a colleague’s individual circumstances and take the form of a career lattice.”
° Learn and Grow: We are committed to the growth of our colleagues and provide a community where diverse individuals explore new ways of thinking and expanding capabilities
° A wide range of development tools through the Hyatt Learning platform for all colleagues
° Ability to cross-train and work within multiple positions that provide the opportunity to grow skills and value as a colleague
° With over 700 Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in the United States, opportunities for internal promotion are abundant.
Diversity
“Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our purpose and we are deeply involved in actions that create a culture of opportunity for all”
° Hyatt is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, status of any other group protected by law.
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Qualifications
Your experience:

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in the sun and sand.
• Ability to push and pull heavy amounts of weight.
• 3-5 years of progressive hotel or building management experience
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Must be comfortable with CAL OSHA and OSHA training.
• A strong working knowledge of all major building systems, including life-safety systems, is required for this position.
• A strong working knowledge of mechanical skills.
• Proficient in professional public area maintenance practices
• 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
• Must be comfortable with computers and proficient with Microsoft based programs like Excel, Word, Outlook and others.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred