Engineer

Hilton Washington DC Nat'l Mall Wharf; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

The Hilton DC National Mall is seeking a skilled Engineer responsible for refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general hotel building maintenance. You will respond to HotSos requests and follow management directions.

Key duties include preventive maintenance, responding to emergencies, reading blueprints, and ensuring energy conservation while working closely with other departments. The role requires 1-3 years of general engineering experience and a strong commitment to guest

Qualifications

• Proficient in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on hotel HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Respond to service requests and prioritize tasks with management guidance.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and comply with safety policies.
• Document activities and reports for shift handover.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Preventative maintenance

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

HotSos familiarity

Building codes knowledge

Job description

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 up on any items that may be on back order. Keep supervisor updated on assignments. Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested.
• Conducts room preventative maintenance on all hotel rooms, buildings and equipment.
• Responsible for swimming pool and spa maintenance.
• Assists with picking up trash in the parking lot.
• Assists guests as needed.
• Assists with security and safety checks for the property through visual checks.
• Assist in safety and maintenance by tracking items in HotSos for relevant department

The frequency codes assigned in these job descriptions are:

Rarely less than 1%

Occasionally 1-33%

Frequently 34-65%

Constantly 66-100%

SITTING: Rarely.

STANDING/WALKING: Constantly on a variety of surfaces (carpet, tile, granite, etc.)

CROUCHING (BENDING AT KNEES): Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks performed at low levels.

KNEELING/CRAWLING: Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks performed at low levels.

STOOPING (BENDING AT WAIST): Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks at different levels.

TWISTING/TURNING AT KNEES, WAIST & NECK: Constantly.

CLIMBING: Frequently.

LEG/FOOT USE: Constantly.

REACHING (OVERHEAD/EXTENSION): Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks at different levels.

HANDLING/GRASPING: Constantly.

FINGERING/FEELING: Constantly.

PUSHING/PULLING: Frequently. Pushing carts.

LIFTING/CARRYING: Constantly lifting/moving up to 10 pounds. Frequently lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.

SPEECH REQUIREMENTS: Constantly required to speak to others in person and on the telephone in English.

HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Constantly required to listen to others in person and on the telephone in English.

VISION: Constantly required to see up close and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to see distances. Color vision required.

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $37.35 - $40.60 per hour

BENEFITS

Our healthcare package includes medical, dental, vision and other benefits.

The Hilton DC National Mall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 202-484-1000 to let us know the nature of your request.

Travel Required

No .

Preferred

• Problem Solving Novice
• Detail Oriented Novice
• Decision Making Novice
• Customer Service Novice
• Critical Thinking Novice
• Teamwork Novice
• Multi-Tasking Novice
• Novice

Preferred

• Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

• Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better.

Required

1-3 years: General engineering experience

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