Task Force - Chief Engineer - Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown

Opportunity:  Task Force Chief Engineer

This opportunity provides a talented leader the chance to showcase their experience throughout the HHM Hotels portfolio as a Task Force Chife Engineer. The Task Force leader will lead and manage maintenance teams on property and provide short-term and long-term coverage as needed. This individual is expected to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and adapt to different projects in full service, luxury, select service, extended-stay, and boutique properties across a variety of industry leading branded and independent hotels. This position requires flexibility for extensive travel throughout HHM Hotels' portfolio.

Potential Career Path   

Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.   
• Conduct room inspections, and identify repair needs. 
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3^rd party vendors. 
• Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.    
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures.  Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.                    
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM’s on all rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds
• Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. 
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of hospitality related experience at a managerial level is required. 
• Previous Marriott or Hilton experience.
• Required ability to stay on-site for short-term or long-term coverage.
• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Certifications may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
• 100% travel to hotels throughout the United States is required. 
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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