Hyatt · 1 week ago
Lead Maintenance Building Engineer
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelHyatt is a company that values teamwork and encourages individual growth. They are seeking a highly organized Lead Maintenance Building Engineer to oversee engineering and maintenance operations, focusing on preventative maintenance and asset care while ensuring high performance and alignment with hotel operations.
HospitalityInformation TechnologyTravel
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all hotel engineering and maintenance operations
Implement, document, and enforce SOPs, ensuring consistency across the department
Maintain and oversee preventative maintenance programs and long-term asset care
Train and educate the hotel team on basic maintenance standards and proper procedures
Monitor departmental performance, ensuring the engineering team meets goals and targets for success
Address guest priorities and urgent maintenance requests promptly and professionally
Manage vendor and service contracts, ensuring accountability, quality, and cost control
Maintain building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety
Enter invoices and related documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Collaborate closely with the General Manager and Operations team to support overall hotel operations
Qualification
Required
Prior experience as a hotel Lead Engineer or equivalent leadership role in commercial facilities, hospitality, or large-scale building operations is required
Proven experience managing preventative maintenance programs
Experience managing vendors and contractors, including scopes, timelines, and quality control
Strong working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety
Ability to lead hands-on repairs and train staff effectively
Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
High School Diploma or equivalent (technical school or trade experience preferred)
Preferred
Hotel engineering experience strongly preferred
Experience with VRF rooftop units, specifically Petra-made systems
Experience supporting a newer or recently renovated property
Bachelor's Degree, Technical School, or equivalent trade experience
Bilingual (preferred, not required)
Experience with luxury or lifestyle hotel brands
Benefits
Bonus eligible
401k
Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Voluntary Insurance
Team and Travel Discounts
Vacation/Well/Holiday Pay
Career advancement opportunity
The hotel offers free parking
Company
Hyatt
Hyatt is a global hospitality company with widely recognized, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation.
Founded in 1957
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45B2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Mark Hoplamazian
President & CEO
Peter Sears
Executive VP & Group President - Americas
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