Hotel Chief Engineer — Lead Facilities Ops & Maintenance

Donohoe Hospitality Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Employee Assistance Program

401k with match

Job summary

Complete Building Services in Arlington, VA is hiring a Hotel Chief Engineer to support our hotel partners. The role requires strong knowledge of facilities operation, budgeting, and maintenance planning, with experience in mechanical systems and CMMS workflows.

We seek candidates with 2–4 years in a hotel as a Building Engineer or Chief Building Engineer, 5–8 years of relevant experience, a CFC Universal license (410A), excellent customer service, and on-call availability 24/7.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years working in a Hotel as a Building Engineer or Chief Building Engineer
• 5–8 years of relevant experience operating and maintaining mechanical engineering systems
• Must have construction management experience
• Experience opening a new hotel
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Must be available to be on call 24/7

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, managing and operating and capital budgets
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to achieve company and department goals
• Develop processes, procedures and standards for the facilities operational performance
• Read and understand contract and RFP requirements
• Create an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual support among employees
• Review work performance of subordinates
• Manage and maintain the completion of the facilities scheduled PM's through the CMMS
• Assist with environmental compliance
• Assist with the compliance of local, state, and federal codes
• Develop, manage and coordinate all shift schedules including holiday, vacation, sick and emergency coverages
• Conduct weekly staff meetings to discuss facility operations, project status, toolbox safety and other relevant information
• Review, approve and submit weekly time sheets, work order tickets and other required documentation
• Accurately document work performed on tickets and/or work orders
• As required, prepare and submit a cost analysis report for contracted work
• Assist with updating and implementing HAZCOM and environmental programsSet-up, maintain and use filing system
• Perform tool and equipment inventory monthly
• Maintain skills and knowledge to industry standards
• Perform annual and semi-annual performance reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned
• CFC Universal license (410A)
• 2-4 years working in a Hotel as a Building Engineer or Chief Building Engineer
• 5-8 years of relevant experience operating and maintaining mechanical engineering
• Must have construction management experience
• Experience opening a new hotel
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Must be available to be on call 24/7
• Able to lift up to sixty (30) pounds
• Capable of ascending ladders up to a height of thirty (20) feet

Skills

Customer service

On-call availability

CFC Universal license (410A)

Job description

Complete Building Services in Arlington, VA is hiring a Hotel Chief Engineer to support our hotel partners. The role requires strong knowledge of facilities operation, budgeting, and maintenance planning, with experience in mechanical systems and CMMS workflows.

We seek candidates with 2–4 years in a hotel as a Building Engineer or Chief Building Engineer, 5–8 years of relevant experience, a CFC Universal license (410A), excellent customer service, and on-call availability 24/7.