Engineering Maintenance Representative - The Willard InterContinental Washington

IHG Hotels; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Room discounts

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Willard InterContinental Washington, DC, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, seeks an Engineering Maintenance Representative to keep guest areas humming and operations smooth.

You will perform repairs, replacements and refurbishments across hotel facilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness and adherence to preventive maintenance plans.

Qualifications

• At least one year of maintenance or repair work.
• High school diploma or related vocational training.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, a building management program and/or reporting tools like HotSos, Opera and Bartech.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrics and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Reasonable fitness; on your feet most of the day.
• Excellent communication; warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.

Responsibilities

• Repairing, replacing and refurbishing items around the hotel.
• Taking responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside of the hotel.
• Following the preventative maintenance calendar and seeking improvements to guest experiences.
• Keeping your supervisor or duty manager in the loop with supply levels.
• Being ready to step up and take on extra duties when the team needs you.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Building management program

HotSos

Opera

Bartech

Job description

About Us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world's leading hotel and resort companies with a family of 19 brands. Our purpose - True Hospitality for Good - comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.

Five visionary brands - InterContinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels - make up our luxury collection. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests unforgettable and unparalleled experiences.

About the hotel

The Willard InterContinental Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation's Capital. Since 1818, the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to the world's social and political elite. Often referred to as the 'Residence of Presidents', The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities, as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S. history. Located in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world's business, cultural, social and political sectors.

About the Engineering Maintenance Representative position

We go above and beyond to keep our guests' experiences on track. If you can fix it for our hotel to run smoothly, you could be the perfect match for our new Maintenance Representative role.

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Repairing, replacing and refurbishing items around the hotel
• Taking responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside of the hotel
• Following the preventative maintenance calendar and looking for new ways to improve our guests' experiences
• Keeping your supervisor or duty manager in the loop with supply levels
• Being ready to step up and take on extra duties when the team needs you

What we need from you

• You'll have at least one year of maintenance or repair work under your belt
• A high school diploma or related vocational training
• You’ll be familiar with Microsoft Office, a building management program and/or any other reporting tools like HotSos, Opera and Bartech
• On top of building equipment and hand tools, you’ll have a working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrics and preventative maintenance procedures
• A reasonable level of fitness - you’ll be on your feet most of the day, and will need to bend and kneel a lot
• Great communication skills, you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $30.11. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington, DC. This is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow