Hotel Engineer

Marquee Hospitality • Woodbridge, VA

5d

About The Position

The Hotel Engineer is a key member of the hotel management team, responsible for maintenance-related work that supports excellent guest satisfaction and the hotel's operation. This is the property's only dedicated maintenance position and involves collaborating with associates and management while working independently to resolve problems and complete quality work.

The role covers preventive maintenance, prioritizing and completing maintenance requests, tracking maintenance costs, coordinating contractors, maintaining exterior areas, keeping required records, and supporting employee safety procedures and training. It requires a flexible schedule, including weekend and holiday availability, and the ability to perform physically demanding maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• Passion and knowledge of building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks while managing multiple projects.
• Enjoyment of interacting with people and serving others.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Flexible schedule with weekend and holiday availability.
• Physical ability to perform the job, including bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing plumbing, electrical, painting, and structural repair work.
• Financial and analytical skills for estimating, budgeting, and evaluating proposals.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hotel experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent, certification, and/or vocational education.
• Two years of relevant maintenance experience or trade-related training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management and associate teams to deliver excellent guest satisfaction, primarily through maintenance-related work.
• Implement preventive maintenance processes and procedures in accordance with brand standards and recommendations.
• Review, organize, manage, and prioritize maintenance requests from guests and team members to maximize guest satisfaction and manage maintenance costs.
• Estimate, plan, and manage warranty programs and maintenance-related expenditures for budget tracking and planning, and assist with the budgeting process.
• Solicit contractor bids, evaluate proposals for work not handled internally, and oversee contractors to ensure work meets specifications and is completed cost-effectively and on time.
• Maintain exterior areas, including the building exterior and parking lot, through maintenance, landscaping or mowing, painting, and snow removal.
• Complete and organize maintenance logs as required by brand standards, government regulations, and the property ownership team.
• Implement employee safety procedures, manage initial and ongoing staff safety training, and complete required documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage.
• Work-life balance.
• Competitive wages.
• Hotel discount program, including more than four IHG stays per year.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Paid day off for the employee's birthday.
• Quarterly celebrations with gift cards or bonuses.
• Employee buddy program.
• Flexible schedules.
• Employee incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED