Maintenance Engineer

Sage Hospitality•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Standing on Old Town’s historic street, The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection is a distinctive landmark with its stately red-brick façade and signature Southern hospitality. Steps from the Potomac River waterfront, our hotel is surrounded by boutiques, restaurants, and colonial landmarks, just minutes from Washington, D.C. Discover modern comforts including a 24-hour fitness center and a tranquil courtyard—perfect for a glass of wine. Dine at King & Rye, where seasonal Southern cuisine celebrates locally sourced ingredients. After exploring, unwind in your pet-friendly room or suite, blending heritage charm with modern flair. Job Overview Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.
A minimum of 6 months successful experience in equal or similar position.
Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.
Ability to maintain logs and records.
Requires a professional presentation and an ability to work in a team atmosphere and to make independent decisions.
Ability to hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, guests.
Ability to inspect, maintain equipment.
Ability to respond on portable radio to base station, guests.
Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required frequently to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.
Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
100% mobility required -must respond quickly to emergency. Potential continuous standing may be required.
Climbing stairs of approximately 90 steps 20% of 8 hours. Climbing ladders of approximately 8 feet 10% of 8 hours.
Driving -sometimes necessary to drive company pick-up truck/snow plow approximately 10% of time, unless snow emergency, then 100% of time.
Indoor exposure to both stable and extreme variance of hot and cold temperatures. Outside exposure to all weather elements and extreme fluctuations of temperature. Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e. weekends and evenings). Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift. Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
Handle elevator breakdowns.
Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and Request Program.
Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.
Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.