Hyatt · 2 weeks ago
Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelHyatt is a leading hospitality company, and they are seeking a Chief Engineer to manage general and preventative maintenance functions in their hotel. The role involves ensuring guest service and sustainability standards are met while overseeing maintenance staff and coordinating with vendors.
HospitalityInformation TechnologyTravel
Responsibilities
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
Maintain the hotel R&M budget
Conduct room inspections, and identify repair needs
Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rdparty 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 PMs 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
Provide weekly updates to the Corporate or Regional Director of Engineering
Qualification
Required
High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred
Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training
Certifications may be required
Company
Hyatt
Hyatt is a global hospitality company with widely recognized, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation.
Founded in 1957
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$2.45B2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $400M
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Leadership Team
Mark Hoplamazian
President & CEO
Peter Sears
Executive VP & Group President - Americas
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