Chief Engineer

Kasa • Washington, DC

18d • $43

About The Position

Kasa is seeking a Chief Engineer who will be responsible for providing specialized support for all building systems maintenance and facility operations of a given building. This includes a focus to identify equipment reliability opportunities and improving upon quality. This role will demand time spent on the ground "living the business" with extreme detail orientation, but will also require analytically rigorous strategic thinking to guide the Special Property and Kasa leadership teams.
This role will report to the General Manager and work closely with the Washington D.C. team.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• You've worked for small and large enterprise companies
• You have familiarity with the Short Term Rental (STR) industry

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.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees