Engineering Supervisor (Hotel Maintenance)

careers-hhmlp; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations across the hotel, ensuring guest comfort and sustainability goals are met. The role supports the Chief Engineer in hiring, training and coordinating a maintenance team.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, managing vendor bids, overseeing small projects, and performing essential repairs to electrical, plumbing, HVAC and life-safety systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or trade school coursework in related field preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Local or state certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and supporting associates to meet brand and HHM standards.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Manage bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd-party vendors.
• Oversee small projects and report on progress (PIPs).
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings; paint designated areas.
• Install, replace and program televisions; perform minor plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain PM records for rooms and equipment.
• Maintain building exterior and curb appeal of hotel grounds.

Education

High School diploma

Trade school coursework

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Engineering Supervisor

Perform general maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Potential Career Path

Chief Engineer – Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

• Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and supporting associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rdparty vendors.
• Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM’s on all rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds.
• Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow. MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Local or state certifications may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It.

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.