Kasa · 22 hours ago
Chief Engineer
Washington D.C.
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$43/hr - $43/hr
4+ years expKasa is a tech-enabled hotel and apartment hotel brand that focuses on improving hospitality profitability and guest experiences. They are seeking a Chief Engineer responsible for building systems maintenance and operations, requiring a blend of hands-on involvement and strategic analytical thinking.
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Responsibilities
Actively provide technical engineering support for the on-site team regarding the operation, improvements, replacements, and/or upgrades for building systems and equipment
Identify and recommend potential building systems-related projects
Lead efforts involving preventative maintenance requirements, process improvements, standards review and troubleshooting, equipment selection, and service vendors
Direct capital projects such as major design changes, performance and process improvement changes, and reliability analysis and related improvements
Assist the El Paseo General Manager with reviewing price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for ongoing property maintenance and special projects
Understand existing elevator and fire/life safety systems maintenance, making recommendations for process or capital improvements, and assisting in project management of modernization of any of these systems
Maintain records related to property permits, licenses and environmental requirements
Qualification
Required
Minimum 4 years of experience providing facilities support in the commercial, multi-family, or hospitality industry
Strong working knowledge of all building systems including but not limited to MEP, commissioning, life and fire safety, elevator modernization, HVAC, and other centralized systems
You are data-driven, with metrics on your mind, and have the ability to interpret and analyze financial and non-financial data
You have a high level of independence and can make thoughtful decisions, even in fast-paced and ambiguous operating environments
You are obsessive about clear documentation of learnings, and always approach a problem with the mindset of how you could scale the solution to 100x the size
You communicate with clarity and empathy and can deliver impactful presentations to both senior business leaders as well as daily operations staff
You have excellent time management skills and enjoy juggling multiple time-sensitive projects at the same time
You're comfortable lifting items up to 50 pounds
You can handle stressful situations with a calm and positive demeanor
You hold an EPA Universal Certification, or are willing to obtain the certification within 90 days of hire
Travel is part of your DNA and you have a passion for the real estate, tech, and hospitality industry
Preferred
You've worked for small and large enterprise companies
You have familiarity with the Short Term Rental (STR) industry
Benefits
Kasa Travel Credit: We love to travel! Kasa employees get an allowance of free stays with us in any of our locations, plus a discount on any night for friends and family.
401(k) plan: As you invest in yourself and your future, Kasa invests in you too: we match 100% of the first 3% of your deferred salary.
Paid Time Off: Full-time hourly Kasa employees accrue paid time off at a generous rate that increases with tenure.
Health Coverage: We’ve invested in comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it most, including a company-sponsored plan with fertility coverage.
Other Perks: Qualifying full-time roles are eligible for a wi-fi stipend, home office stipend, and more!
Company
Kasa
Kasa is the industry-standard brand and operator of flexible accommodations.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$166.3MKey Investors
SLWRibbit CapitalFirstMark
2025-08-19Series Unknown· $40M
2023-10-31Series C· $70M
2022-12-08Series C
Leadership Team
Roman Pedan
Founder & CEO
Recent News
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