Hotel Engineering Manager — Maintenance & Systems Lead

Riggs Washington DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

6 complimentary nights per year

Employee discounts at Lore properties

401K with 5% Match

Training and Development Programs

Complimentary Employee Meals

Job summary

Lore Group operates Riggs Washington DC, a historic hotel offering guest rooms and a European brasserie-style restaurant. We seek an experienced engineer to oversee maintenance, lead a skilled team, and ensure reliable building systems.

The role requires extensive HVAC, electrical, and plumbing knowledge, plus strong leadership and communication skills. A proactive, hands-on approach keeps boilers, chillers, and systems running smoothly in a demanding hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of all HVAC systems.
• Experience and knowledge of electrical systems.
• Plumbing knowledge; install 120V/208V branch circuits.
• Boilers, chillers and cooling towers experience.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Electrical/HVAC background with hands-on building trade experience.
• Minimum 5 years engineering or 7 years combined experience.
• Prior team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Respond and attend to all service/maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Coach and counsel team as needed and further develop skills.
• Communicate effectively to resolve maintenance issues and concerns.
• Perform preventive maintenance on the hotel's appliances and operating machines.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
• Collaborate and communicate with all departments to ensure seamless guest satisfaction.
• Perform all other duties requested by Chief Engineer.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Boilers

Chillers

Building trade

Team leadership

Communication

MS Office

Electrical / HVAC

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lore Group operates Riggs Washington DC, a historic hotel offering guest rooms and a European brasserie-style restaurant. We seek an experienced engineer to oversee maintenance, lead a skilled team, and ensure reliable building systems.

The role requires extensive HVAC, electrical, and plumbing knowledge, plus strong leadership and communication skills. A proactive, hands-on approach keeps boilers, chillers, and systems running smoothly in a demanding hospitality setting.