Assistant Director of Facilities

Assistant Director of Facilities

Our client is seeking a hands-on Assistant Director of Facilities to help lead the maintenance and engineering operations of a premier luxury hotel in Pittsburg, PA. This role is ideal for a strong people leader with HVACR expertise who enjoys mentoring teams, driving operational excellence, and maintaining the high standards expected within a luxury hospitality environment.

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a respected luxury hospitality organization
• Collaborative and people-focused culture

• Class III NIULPE License required (City of Pittsburgh requirement)
• CFC Refrigeration License required
• Strong HVACR experience required
• Strong leadership and management experience required
• Minimum 2 years of refrigeration repair experience, including refrigerant recovery
• Experience leading engineering, maintenance, or facilities teams
• Experience working with chillers, air handlers, fan coils, refrigeration equipment, and related mechanical systems
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and building systems
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members

• Luxury hotel, resort, or full-service hotel experience
• Assistant Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, Engineering Manager, Facilities Manager, or Facilities Supervisor background
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs
• Vendor and contractor coordination experience
• Building automation systems experience preferred
• Knowledge of fire alarm and life safety systems
• Experience working in union environments preferred
• Strong guest-service mindset
• Stable career progression and strong tenure preferred

This role is ideal for a technically strong facilities leader who enjoys leading from the front, developing engineering talent, and supporting a luxury guest experience through operational excellence. The successful candidate will balance hands-on technical responsibilities with leadership, mentorship, and maintaining the high standards expected within a luxury hospitality environment.