Assistant Facilities Director - Witham Family Hotels

About the role

Witham Family Hotels is seeking an Assistant Facilities Director to work alongside our Facilities Director in overseeing maintenance operations across our portfolio of hotels, employee housing, and company facilities.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Facilities Director in maintaining and improving the upkeep of all hotel properties, employee housing units, and company facilities.
• Manage and coordinate external contractors including electricians, plumbers, roofers, painters, landscapers, excavators, HVAC contractors, and other trades.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, quality standards, and contractor performance to ensure successful project completion.
• Plan and execute renovation and capital improvement projects ranging from $2 million to $5 million annually.
• Communicate project updates, schedules, challenges, and progress with internal stakeholders, department leaders, vendors, and contractors.
• Supervise the Housing Maintenance team, Master Electrician, HVAC Technician, Heating Technician, Plumbing Technician, Maintenance Managers, and Maintenance Associates.
• Schedule, assign, and oversee preventative maintenance programs across all properties.
• Conduct routine property inspections to identify maintenance, safety, operational, and compliance concerns.
• Coordinate daily activities for the Housing Maintenance team, Master Electrician, HVAC Technician, Heating Technician, Plumbing Technician, Maintenance Managers, and Maintenance Associates.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies and provide after-hours support on a rotating basis with the Facilities Director.
• Ensure all facilities comply with OSHA, ADA, MUBEC, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with budgeting, capital planning, long-range facilities planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Help maintain high standards for landscaping, building appearance, safety, functionality, and guest satisfaction.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire alarm, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance practices.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance programs and facility operations.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, project timelines, and budgets.
• Ability to lead teams while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, maintenance equipment, and building systems.
• Commitment to workplace safety, integrity, and professionalism.
• Valid driver's license required.

Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Trades, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Prior hotel, hospitality, property management, or maintenance department experience required.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in building maintenance, construction, facilities management, or a related skilled trade required.
• Minimum three years of project management, operational planning, or strategic planning experience required.

Physical Demands

• Frequent indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, noise, vibrations, chemicals, and other maintenance-related conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Must be able to respond to maintenance emergencies and assess property conditions throughout multiple locations.