Engineer

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf is seeking an Engineer responsible for refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and general hotel building maintenance. Respond to HotSos requests and follow management directions.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and essential systems, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and immediate response to service needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel maintenance or similar facilities environment.
• Basic knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and safety procedures.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Capable of following supervisor instructions and shift routines.

Responsibilities

• Guest Rooms: perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC and general maintenance tasks.
• Public Areas: maintain hardware, plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment and cosmetic items.
• Fire alarm/Life safety system: monitor and respond per procedures.
• Energy conservation: observe and report energy usage and opportunities.
• Maintain tools and equipment, keep shop area organized.
• Respond to emergencies and protect guests and property.
• Uphold safety policies and a safe work environment.
• Maintain daily logs and communicate issues to shifts.
• Departmental duties: keep engineering areas clean and organized.
• Complete assigned tasks safely and professionally.

Skills

Guest service

Organization

Stress management

Communication

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Safety compliance

Tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Engineer will be responsible for refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning & general hotel building maintenance. Responding to requests from HotSos and direction by management.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Ability to understand Guests' service needs.
• Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration and think clearly when providing service to Guests.
• Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions.
• Ability to converse calmly with irate Guests', co-workers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers and other departments as part of a team.
• Ability to analyze reports and numbers. Work does involve extensive reading and visual inspection of written materials at close range.
• Ability to follow supervisor's instructions.
• Ability to arrive at work on time in full uniform prepared with tools and all equipment needed for service. Clock in and out; sign in and out for each shift.
• Ability to keep work area clean and neat, free from dust and litter.
• Ability to adhere to all hotel policies and procedures
• Ability to adhere to all safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• Position requires basic skills in the following:
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
    • Heating systems
    • Ventilation systems
    • Air conditioning systems
    • Supply fans
    • Fan coil units
    • Refrigerators & Walk In Boxes
    • Ice makers
    • Dryer systems
    • Condenser loops
  • Electrical
    • Troubleshoot
    • Equipment controls
    • Maintain in safe condition all power distribution and electrical systems throughout hotel
    • Applicable codes
    • Read schematics and blue prints
    • Set up electrical systems for guest functions
    • Install conduit runs
    • Generator transfer switch
  • Mechanical
    • Motors
    • Pumps
    • Exhaust fans
    • Laundry Equipment
    • Machinery (large & small)
    • Related equipment
    • Generators
    • Read and understand blueprints
  • Plumbing
    • Weld
    • Braze
    • Solder
    • Assemble piping
    • Applicable codes
    • Water treatment and related chemicals
    • Water distribution and balance
    • Read and understand blueprints
  • Pneumatic/Electronic Systems & Controls
    • Compressors
    • Relays
    • Receiver controllers
    • Energy Management System computers
    • Energy Management System modules & field wiring
    • Adjustment and calibration of controls, stats and devices
    • Flow restrictors
    • Related test equipment
    • Direct digital
    • Read and understand blueprints
    • Failure modes
  • Carpentry & Finish Skills
    • Rough & finish carpentry
    • Laminate
    • Drywall/Taping/floating
    • Tile (ceramic, quarry, VCT, marble)
    • Wall Vinyl
    • Carpet
    • Furniture touch up & repair
    • Painting
  • Kitchen Equipment
    • Dish machines
    • Steamers
    • Boilers
    • Warmers
    • Ansel/fire suppression systems
    • Urns
    • Choppers
    • Mixers
    • Kettles
    • Ovens
    • Kitchen exhaust systems
  • Energy conservation
    • Chart & graphic utility consumption
    • Application of Variable Frequency Drives
    • Lighting efficiencies
    • Lighting controls
    • Programming of Energy Management Systems
  • General Building
    • Preventative Maintenance and repairs

JOB DUTIES

• Guest Rooms: plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners, cosmetic items, replacing electrical switches and outlets, assisting with high speed internet problems, HVAC problems and programming TV's.
• Public Areas: plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment and cosmetic items.
• Fire alarm/Life safety system: monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems. To have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.
• Energy Conservation: to observe energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds. To look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to Engineering Management.
• Tools: clean, lubricate, protect and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. To see that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in proper storage area. To protect and otherwise maintain your assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management.
• Emergencies: Be available for any emergencies and act in and engineering capacity to protect our guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status. To inform Engineering Management of any such emergencies.
• Accident Prevention and Safety: to strive to work in an accident free manner and to create a safe work environment for others. To continuously look for conditions which may endanger associates or guest of the hotel and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous conditions found.
• Records: to read, log, track and interpret reading from meters, gauges and other measuring units. To maintain a thorough log of each day's activities and problems that occur and to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts.
• Departmental Duties: to clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management. To work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized. To serve as otherwise directed or needed to help maintain the effective and efficient operation of the hotel.
• General: Complete all work assigned in a safe and professional manner. Maintain communications with supervisors to ensure that all needed materials, tools and supplies are available or on order. Follow