Chief Engineer

The Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Chief Engineer to direct and lead all aspects of the engineering operation in alignment and with the direction of the General Manager, Company, and brand standards and in compliance to local, state and national regulations. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the emergency programs, energy management, asset protection, preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, structures, and grounds.

The Chief Engineer leads a team of Engineers and is responsible for the staffing and performance of the department to include hiring, training and development to ensure guest satisfaction. Must be able to communicate effectively with Team Members, hotel leaders and vendors. Operational demands and/or emergency building matters may require variation from normal working hours.

Qualifications

• Must have five (5) or more years of related experience in building management/engineering.
• Complete understanding of all building related systems and equipment – Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, I.T., etc.
• Skilled in carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing and landscaping
• Familiarity with the hospitality industry practices preferred. Hilton experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum of three years of managerial skills as position involves frequent decisions, meeting of deadline, negotiations of contracts of vendors, analytical ability and the planning, organization development and coordination of large-scale work projects.
• Must be able to walk the property and perform all movements required to inspect, fix and maintain building, furniture, fixtures and equipment.

Full Time Team Members are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Hilton Hotel discounts
• Team Member Parking
• Daily Team Member meals