Engineering Manager

Nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, along the banks of Gore Creek, Grand Hyatt Vail is located in the heart of Vail Valley within the Cascade Village neighborhood. Featuring Vail’s premier open-air chairlift directly next to our spacious ski valet and rental shop, Grand Hyatt Vail offers the most convenient access to Vail Mountain, adventure, and respite. From skiing and snowboarding, seasonally inspired resort activities, and luxurious amenities, Grand Hyatt Vail has something for everyone. Enjoy an array of Colorado inspired dining options, comfortable guest rooms and warm hospitality at Vail’s premier ski-in/ski-out resort. Grand Hyatt Vail is seeking colleagues with unmatched service. We care for people so they can be their best.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance of all hotel facilities, equipment, and guest areas. This position provides hands-on leadership to the engineering team and plays a key role in maintaining the luxury standards expected at Grand Hyatt Vail.

Due to the demands of a resort environment, this role requires a strong on-site presence with a focus on providing leadership coverage during evenings, weekends, holidays, and other peak business periods. The Engineering Manager serves as a critical operational leader, responding to maintenance concerns, supporting hotel operations, and ensuring exceptional guest and colleague experiences.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop engineering colleagues to ensure departmental goals and hotel standards are met.
• Assist with hiring, training, performance management, scheduling, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and preventative maintenance.
• Lead by example and provide hands-on support when operational needs require.

Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee daily maintenance activities involving guestrooms, public spaces, restaurant outlets, spa facilities, back-of-house areas, and exterior grounds.
• Ensure timely response to guest maintenance requests and operational work orders.
• Support the implementation and execution of preventative maintenance programs.
• Monitor building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and mechanical equipment.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with Hyatt standards, local regulations, and safety requirements.

PM & Weekend Leadership Coverage

• Provide consistent management presence during evening and weekend shifts to support hotel operations.
• Serve as the primary Engineering leadership contact during assigned PM, weekend, and holiday coverage periods.
• Coordinate resources and respond to urgent maintenance issues impacting guests or operations.
• Partner closely with Rooms, Food & Beverage, Security, and other departments to address operational needs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency situations as required.

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring departmental expenses, inventory, and purchasing activities.
• Support capital improvement projects and vendor management.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of engineering or facilities maintenance experience in hospitality, resort, commercial, or related environments.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and life-safety requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex facility issues and prioritize multiple demands.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Schedule Requirements

To support the operational needs of a year-round luxury resort, this position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other peak business periods. Regular PM and weekend leadership coverage is an essential function of the role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk the property for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.

Why Work at Hyatt?

• Enjoy free meals in our colleague cafeteria for every shift worked
• Free parking on-site
• 1 hour of sick pay earned for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours/year
• Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – (Full-Time colleagues after 30 days)
• Flexible Spending Account (Full-Time colleagues)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Basic Life Insurance
• PTO earned based on hours worked, up to 17 days in your first year (Full-Time & Part-Time)
• Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
• Annual of Season Ski Pass Bonus

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Colorado Residents\: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

This application window is anticipated to be open at a maximum of 30 days from October 7th, 2026 to November 6th, 2026 or until a candidate is selected. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Please visit hyatt.com/careers to apply.