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Area Chief Engineer

Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest

2700 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22314

Hotel with 178 Rooms
Managed By HHM Hotels
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Full-Time

Opportunity: Area Chief Engineer

Manage maintenance functions and engineering staff for multiple hotels to ensure hotel structures are maintained in accordance with established HHM, guest service and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
  • Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
  • Manage in-house maintenance projects, or PIPS.
  • Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
  • Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
  • Paint designated areas and items.
  • Install and replace basic electrical fixtures.
  • Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
  • Install, replace and program televisions.
  • Perform minor plumbing functions.
  • Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative

    maintenance on units.

  • Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM’s on all rooms and equipment.
  • Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds
  • Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
  • Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
  • Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
  • Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
  • Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing

    departmental and overall guest satisfaction.

  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow

    MSDS and OSHA standards.

  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

  • High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
  • Previous engineer/maintenance experience in a hotel setting strongly desired.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Company Match
  • Daily Pay
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
  • Travel Discounts
  • Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
  • Educational/Professional Development
  • Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

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Posted December 31, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest

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