Hotel Engineering Director & Operations Leader

Highgate Hotels L.P.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer at TownePlace Suites Springfield in Virginia to oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel's engineering division. The role supports the Director, manages budgets and schedules, and ensures safety and compliance across all mechanical systems.

The position requires 3+ years of facilities management experience in hospitality, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and applicable licenses.

Qualifications

• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention.
• Create and post all Engineering staffs schedules.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department.
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Create and implement preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause.Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk.Take immediate action as necessary.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.
• Participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Boiler operations

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year college degree

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer at TownePlace Suites Springfield in Virginia to oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel's engineering division. The role supports the Director, manages budgets and schedules, and ensures safety and compliance across all mechanical systems.

The position requires 3+ years of facilities management experience in hospitality, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and applicable licenses.