Chief Engineer

Fairfield Inn & Suites Dulles Airport Herndon/Reston; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Vacation Policy

401(k) Retirement Program

Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Embassy Suites By Hilton Dulles Airport in Herndon, VA seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead engineering operations for the hotel. You will oversee preventive maintenance, asset protection, and capital expenditures while ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to brand standards.

The role requires strong leadership, HVAC/boiler certification, and 3–5+ years in hotel maintenance, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; college degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineering: manage preventive maintenance, inspections, asset protection and capital expenditures.
• Identify concerns and provide repair/maintenance solutions; supervise as needed.
• Control expenses; use cost-saving measures and efficient purchasing.
• Lead department and team for financial success, guest satisfaction and staff relations.
• Follow SOPs and brand requirements; set an example for others.
• Provide on-the-job training and one-on-one coaching.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure excellent service on maintenance matters.
• Maintain safe work environment and adhere to regulations; handle incidents per procedure.
• Demonstrate workload management with attention to detail and organization.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Budget management

Guest service recovery

Asset protection

Supervisory skills

Procurement

Safety compliance

Leadership

HVAC Certification

Boiler Certification

Serve Safe

CPO

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals!

Are you looking for a great place to work? At theEmbassy Suites By Hilton Dulles Airport, we are looking for a talented Chief Engineer with a passion for hospitality to join our dedicated team! The Chief Engineer is responsible for overall engineering functions for our hotel which is located in Herndon and has 150 two-room suites, 5 meetings rooms and Food & Beverage outlet onsite.

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group invites you to take your career to the next level! As a leading Owner and Management Company in the Hospitality Industry, our commitment to our team is in our "One Team!" values. Our integrated approach in obtaining top talent ensures key players who are committed to their professional and personal development represent our hotels, have a sound understanding of the industry, and possess significant attributes to enhance our culture. Joining our team says you are committed to guest satisfaction and promise to uphold the highest level of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Engineering: Understand preventive maintenance, routine inspections, guest service recovery, asset protection, procurement guidelines and capital expenditures. Learns the impact of maintaining company assets within budget guidelines and how it impacts the overall financial success of the hotel property.
• Identifies concerns and provides repair/maintenance solutions:Assesses and evaluates functionality of all equipment and assets. Perform and/or supervise maintenance work as needed or scheduled to lengthen the life and usefulness of items so long term savings can be realized. Keep the property well maintained, equipment serviced and in good repair.
• Helps control expenses: Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste. Seeks and implements cost saving measures and efficient purchasing strategies in order to meet/exceed budget for expenses.
• Management/Supervisory: Effectively manage a department and team, resulting in optimum financial success, guest satisfaction and employee relations and completion of all hotel initiatives. Monitor and manage all payroll/labor expenses.
• Follows B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group’s standard operating procedures: Is knowledgeable in all engineering SOP’s, and sets the example for others by following all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group and brand requirements.
• Provides on-the-job-training: Identifies training opportunities, and provides one-on-one training in specific tasks or SOP’s as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with all others:Supports all departments to ensure excellent customer service as it relates to maintenance and equipment issues. Completes all assigned duties within or outside the normal scope of responsibilities.
• Works safely: Maintains a clean and safe work environment in compliance with B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, brand, local, state and federal regulations. Follows all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procedures for guest/associate incidents. Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.
• Self/Workload Management: Must have high attention to detail, good communication skills, leadership ability and excellent problem solving skills. Must have high level of technical expertise as it relates to the position. Must have excellent organization skills, a high degree of creativity to facilitate efficient problem solving. Must be able to manage multiple priorities and have high attention to detail. Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines

Required Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• CPO, HVAC, boiler, Serve Safe certification desired, or the ability to obtain certification based on policy guidelines.
• 3-5+ years of maintenance experience required, preferably in the hotel industry.
• Must be detail oriented, have ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with employees and guests.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Requirements:Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds consistently throughout shift.
• EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Well-Being Benefits:
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Vacation Policy
• Incentive Eligible

• Long Term Planning:
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Team Member Programs:
• Our Big 3 Mission Statement Leaders of the Month/Year
• Annual Performance Appraisals and Wage Increase Opportunities
• Annual Team Member Banquets
• Annual Team Member Engagement Survey
• Discounted Room Rates for Team Members, Family and Friends
• Complimentary Room Stays
• Weekly Payroll
• Complimentary Parking

$75,000 - $85,000 a year

Minimum and maximum wage or salary for the position

The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Source: Hospitality Online