General Maintenance Engineer

The Hotel

Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can be found just beyond every curve.

Location

The Watergate Hotel is centrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and elegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance of the best the city has to offer.

Strategic Intent

The General Maintenance Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to, the overall operation and maintenance of equipment throughout the hotel, including the day to day hotel operational and maintenance requirements.

Organizational Structure

The General Maintenance Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer. S/he will receive collaborative direction and supervision from the Director of Engineering.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute Standard Operating Procedures developed by Engineering Department.

• Execute Policy and Procedures for engineering practice developed by Engineering Department.

• Execute preventive maintenance programs developed by the Engineering Department.

• Conduct day to day operation and maintenance of various Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning) systems for the hotel.

• Conduct inventory of material and spare parts used within the process of maintenance.

• Work closely with various departments such as Housekeeping, F&B, and Front Office etc. to solve day to day operational issues.

• Participate in fire drills, testing of all Safety systems.

• Participate in departmental meetings, trainings etc.

• Maintain all equipment and systems functioning to its optimum benefit.

• Conduct preventive maintenance work and provide input for long-term planning to the enhancement of the hotel.

Experience and Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

• A minimum of 2+ years in working with basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing equipment and systems.

• A minimum of 2+ years in working within an engineering environment.

• Must possess a basic knowledge of Building systems.

• Must possess a basic knowledge of various painting and finishing work.

• Must possess a Luxury hotel or Residential background.

• Must possess some background in working with Fire and Safety systems.

• Must possess some background in working with BMS (Building Management systems).

• Must possess basic knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft DOS, Office etc.

• Strong communication skills with fluency in English required.

• Must be able to physically meet the demands of the job such as walking/standing for extended periods while on shift; lift/carry/push/pull heavy and/or bulky items weighing at times over 50+ lbs.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays