Engineering Manager

Arlo DC•Washington, DC

9d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Engineering Manager assists the Director of Engineering and/or General Manager in leading the engineering team and maintaining the hotel. The role oversees building systems and life-safety matters, including HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems, equipment installation and upgrades, repairs, and preventive maintenance. The manager helps ensure hotel amenities and facilities remain operational for guests and team members and supports safe working conditions and the hotel’s safety program. This position leads and develops engineering team members, coordinates maintenance work across building disciplines, and works with development and construction teams during the hotel handover to operations. It requires a guest-focused, organized leader able to assess mechanical needs, determine repair approaches, and engage vendors or contractors as needed. Staff may be required to work varying schedules in response to hotel business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 3 years of building maintenance leadership experience required.
Prior hotel or resort maintenance experience in a full-service luxury or boutique environment required.
Experience using Microsoft programs required, along with general computer-operation ability.
Professional written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to multitask while prioritizing guests’ interests and needs.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and access all resort areas across varied terrain and footing.
Fire Safety Director license must be obtained within 6–9 months after employment begins.
S12 City Wide Sprinkler System license must be obtained within 30 days after employment begins.
S13 City Wide Standpipe System license must be obtained within 30 days after employment begins.
P99 Low PSI Oil Burner Operator license must be obtained within 30 days after employment begins.
P98 Fuel Piping license must be obtained within 30 days after employment begins.
Government-required licenses, certificates, and permits must be obtained and maintained.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Vocational training in Electrical, HVAC, or Building Systems preferred.
Google Apps or other web-based communication program experience helpful.
Conversational ability in other languages helpful.
EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification preferable.

Responsibilities

Treat guests with courtesy and respect and demonstrate honesty and integrity.
Assist in overseeing the Engineering Department and building life-safety aspects.
Communicate with staff through development reviews, training, departmental orientation, and monthly meetings.
Motivate and develop team members; assist with their selection and leadership.
Create and execute preventive maintenance programs and keep public areas and machinery serviced according to schedule.
Maintain a safe work environment and participate in and oversee the hotel’s Safety Program.
Partner with development and construction teams on the hotel handover, including construction meetings, punch lists for spaces and rooms, and receipt and installation of FF&E.
Manage building systems, maintenance, and repairs to keep amenities and facilities operational.
Organize, schedule, and oversee minor building repairs, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and painting.
Assess proactive and reactive mechanical needs, choose repair strategies, and select vendors or contractors when needed.
Support hotel operations and work to meet or exceed guest expectations.