Maintenance Engineer

Riggs Washington DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

6 complimentary nights/year at LoreGQ

401K with 5% Match

Training and Development Programs

Employee meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lore Group is seeking a hospitality-focused maintenance technician at our Washington, DC property. The role emphasizes friendly guest interaction and timely maintenance to ensure seamless service.

The position requires prior engineering or related experience, strong communication, and a flexible schedule to meet hotel needs. Bi-lingual is a plus; compensation includes competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Greet guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Respond and attend to guest requests.
• Communicate with guest to resolve maintenance issues.
• Previous engineering or related experience is required.
• Bi-lingual is preferred.
• Flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Respond and attend to guest requests.
• Communicate with guest to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hotel's appliances and operating machines.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
• Collaborate and communicate with all departments to ensure seamless guest satisfaction.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties requested by Chief Engineer.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Engineering experience

Bi-lingual (preferred)

Excellent communication

Flexible schedule

Job description

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel's 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building's legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan - a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

Core Essential Functions

• Greet guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Respond and attend to guest requests.
• Communicate with guest to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hotel's appliances and operating machines.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
• Collaborate and communicate with all departments to ensure seamless guest satisfaction.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties requested by Chief Engineer.

This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities

• Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST
• A minimum of 1-2 years hospitality experience is preferred but not required
• Previous engineering or related experience is required
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skillsPossess poise, elegance and calm demeanor in all situations
• Exceptional Organizational skills
• Bi-lingual is preferred
• Flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the business

Hourly Rate Range:

$25.00 - $27.00

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day
• Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Incentive
• 401K with 5% Match
• Training and Development Programs
• Additional perks via United Healthcare
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Employee Recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.