Engineer

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

Job summary

Hilton Washington DC National Mall is seeking a dedicated Engineer responsible for refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and general hotel maintenance. You will respond to HotSos requests and follow management direction, ensuring safety and service quality across guest areas and back-of-house systems.

Key duties include troubleshooting HVAC, electrical and plumbing, maintaining blueprints and schematics, and working with colleagues from multiple departments

Qualifications

• Ability to understand Guests’ service needs.
• Ability to follow supervisor’s instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to hotel policies and safety procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Be punctual, in full uniform with tools for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Address guest room maintenance including plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Repair HVAC equipment, lighting, and related hardware.
• Monitor fire alarm and life safety systems and respond to emergencies.
• Conserve energy and report improvement ideas to Engineering Management.
• Maintain tools and equipment and ensure proper storage.
• Assist with emergencies to protect guests and building.

Skills

Guest service

Organized

Focused under interruptions

Calm communication

Minimal supervision

Teamwork

Read blueprints

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Job description

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