Chief Engineer The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

remingtonhotelscareers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Remington Hotels is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader in Washington, DC to ensure the hotel stays in optimal operating condition and meets all engineering standards. You will perform walk-throughs, oversee maintenance programs for rooms and public areas, and collaborate with management to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Responsibilities include hiring and developing the engineering team, maintaining safety policies, and coordinating with the General Manager to uphold high

Qualifications

• Hotel engineering experience required in HVAC, electrical, plumbing.
• State certification or licensure where required.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
• Strong business communication skills.
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hotel operates to engineering standards.
• Conduct maintenance walk-throughs and assessments of building systems and equipment.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records for rooms and public areas.
• Collaborate with hotel management team and General Manager.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates including managers.
• Ensure grounds are maintained for a great guest arrival experience.
• Implement safety policies and procedures (OSHA HazCom, safe lifting) and manage hazards.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Facility maintenance

Blueprint reading

Education

Vocational training / associate's degree in engineering

Job description

What you will be doing

• Making sure the hotel is in great working order! Works to meet all operational standards related to the Engineering Department.
• Conduct walk-throughs and assessment of maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment.
• Responsible for Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records.
• Works with all hotel management team and property General Manager.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates, including managers.
• Ensure grounds are maintained in order to provide great arrival experience.
• Implement hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures (i.e. evacuations, first aid, etc.) including removal of all safety hazards, following company's OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.
• Pay: $85,000.00

What we are looking for

• Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
• Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and blue prints. Read and understand test equipment and measuring devices
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• Flexible to work varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!

Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)

• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.