Hotel Engineer

Crescent-Hotels-; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K matching

Discounts at Crescent properties

Job summary

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are seeking an Engineer to join our Fairfax-based team. You will perform general maintenance, assist with preventative tasks, and complete work orders to maintain hotel quality standards and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include electrical checks, minor repairs, exterior upkeep, and refurbishing guest room fixtures. You will respond courteously to guest inquiries while upholding safety and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Self-starter with an even disposition and professional appearance.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs and perform physical tasks as part of maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance to meet hotel quality standards.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete work orders (replacements, repairs).
• Check electrical systems (air conditioning controls, lighting, TVs) and perform minor repairs.
• Maintain exterior and interior areas to uphold curb appeal and room quality.
• Respond courteously to guest questions, complaints, and requests to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks
11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22033, USA

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next great team member to join our Engineering team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages


• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members


• 401K matching program for eligible associates


• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As our Engineer, you will perform general maintenance work to ensure hotel maintenance quality standards are achieved and maintained.

You’ll also:

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, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks, and laundry equipment.

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.

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Climbing, reading, standing, walking and routinely lifting 25 lbs to 50 lbs. Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits:

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security:

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties.Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive.Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter Inspired to perform without outside help

Entrepreneurial Spirit Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Goal Completion Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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