Description

Summary

Join us for an incredible opportunity to be a part of our Maintenance Team Leadership as our Facilities Maintenance Manager . This leaderwill support our unique collection of Hyatt Hotels, comprised of Hyatt at Olive 8 and Hyatt Regency Seattle.

As a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for twelve years running, Hyatt is an award-winning culture where you can bring your whole self to work every day, coupled with benefits that empower you to defy expectations and seek excellence.

The Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising and supporting the daily maintenance and repair of hotel facilities, systems, and equipment to ensure optimal performance, safety, and guest comfort. This role provides hands-on technical leadership across preventive maintenance, work order execution, life-safety readiness, and coordination with other departments. The Facilities Maintenance Manager helps ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations while maintaining Hyatt standards and operational uptime.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Maintenance Operations
• Perform and/or oversee repairs and maintenance for guestrooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, and building systems.
• Support preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, kitchen equipment, life-safety systems, and other critical infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to service requests and guestroom maintenance calls; ensure high-quality workmanship and minimal disruption to guests.
• Participate in room inspections and identify opportunities to improve reliability, energy performance, and asset condition.
• Familiarity with life-safety systems (fire alarm panels, sprinklers, emergency generators, elevators-coordination and oversight).
• General understanding of reading blueprints from various trades.

Supervision & Team Support
• Provide day-to-day guidance and lead direction to engineering colleagues in accordance with hotel and department policies.
• Support shift coverage planning, task assignments, and effective handoffs between shifts.
• Assist with onboarding and on-the-job training for tools, procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.

Life Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
• Support hotel readiness for inspections and audits (fire/life safety, elevator, boiler, pool/spa if applicable, health department support, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to safety standards including lockout/tagout, ladder safety, confined space awareness, PPE usage, and chemical handling.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, PM logs, incident reporting, and work order completion.
• Assist with emergency response procedures, including after-hours on-call support as required.

Work Order Management & Coordination
• Use the property work order system to document, prioritize, and close maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Front Office to support room readiness, out-of-order tracking, and rapid resolution of defects.
• Communicate effectively with hotel departments to coordinate tasks or projects in their areas.

Vendor & Project Support
• Assist leadership with coordination of contractors and vendors, including escorting, access control, and quality checks.
• Support projects and renovations as assigned.
• Help ensure proper storage, inventory control, and use of engineering tools, parts, and supplies.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,169.00 to $95,700.00. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education.

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!

Benefits
• Position is eligible for relocation assistance
• Medical & Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off

o 10 days (80 hours) vacation earned per year upon completing 1-4 years of service

o 15 days (120 hours) vacation earned per year upon completing 5-9 years of service

o 20 days (160 hours) vacation earned per year upon completing 10+ years of service

o (2) Floating Holidays per year

o (6) Paid Holidays per year

o Compassionate Leave

o Jury Duty Leave

o Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time

o Extended Illness Days - unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year

Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Hyatt Colleague discount program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• ORCA Pass subsidy

When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,500 properties worldwide.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or caste.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hotel, commercial building, or facilities maintenance experience, including broad trade knowledge (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance).
• Strong troubleshooting skills with ability to prioritize and respond effectively in a fast-paced, high-occupancy property.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and work order systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends/holidays and participate in an on-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications
• Trade certifications or licenses (e.g., HVAC/EPA, electrical, refrigeration, boiler/steam, building engineer credentials-based on local requirements).
• Experience in a large, high-rise, or luxury full-service hotel.
• Familiarity with life-safety systems (fire alarm panels, sprinklers, emergency generators, elevators-coordination and oversight).
• Strong understanding of energy management and sustainability best practices.