Engineer I

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, VA is seeking a diligent maintenance technician. You will maintain all building systems and the building envelope to ensure guest safety, comfort, and energy efficiency in a busy hotel environment.

Key duties include preventative maintenance, basic repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry, and servicing the hotel pool. You will complete work orders, monitor energy use, and help keep the property presentable for guests

Qualifications

• Vocational training or certification in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Carpentry required.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Climbing, standing, walking, and routinely lifting 25–50 lbs with/without accommodation.
• Ability to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete work orders to maintain hotel and quality standards.
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks (e.g., room care).
• Check electrical systems and perform minor repairs.
• Repair or service hotel equipment including appliances, boilers, HVAC, pool equipment, plumbing.
• Maintain exterior and curb appeal and refurbish furniture or fixtures as needed.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Education

Vocational training or certification in building trades

Job description

About Us

Join our award‑winning family at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, where taking care of our people is the foundation for our success. We are proud to share our 99.22% associate satisfaction score. We offer a fun and supportive work environment, outstanding training and development and advancement opportunities, competitive pay and benefits, free parking, and Hyatt's and HEI hotel's discount programs. We embrace diversity in the workplace and create an inclusive environment for all. We plan fun and engaging monthly activities, an abundance of awards & recognition programs, annual picnic and holiday practices, and a yearly‑appreciation week for each department. Our team is a 4x Convention South Reader's Choice Award Winner, and a 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award Winner. Twice quarterly recognized Hyatt Elite Performer Hotel for Hyatt America's Regency Portfolio in 2024. We show care for our team and guests with our achieved GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation in 2021 for cleaning and disinfecting to a higher standard. Our newly renovated hotel is minutes from Dulles International Airport in Herndon, Virginia, featuring 316 suite‑style guest rooms and a 30,000‑square‑foot LEED‑certified, IACC conference center. We would love to talk to you about your next career move!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still submit your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization.

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 hourly. Tipped/Service Charge Eligible: No. Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible: No.

Overview

Maintain all building related systems and the building envelope to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. Ensure compliance with company Engineering assumptions/culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, standard operating procedures, mission vision and values as well as all building/fire/health department codes. Maintain the building complex as energy efficient as possible constantly looking for ways to save energy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard.
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g., "room care").
• Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement.
• Assist in checking and making routine repairs and assist on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, handheld and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Service the hotel's pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs.
• Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening).
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows and counters. Paint and finish furniture and fixtures if needed.
• Move furniture and fixtures throughout the building.
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Operation of heavy machinery.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Climbing, reading, standing, walking, and routinely lifting 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers choices for physical, mental and financial wellness. For physical and mental wellness, we offer competitive medical and dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our vacation, sick, and holiday programs are available for time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For financial wellness, we provide a wide array of coverage including supplemental, spousal and child life insurance as well as short and long‑term disability plans. Our 401(k) savings plan with matching funds and discounts through our "YouDecide" and hotel room discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.