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Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol

33 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002

Hotel with 200 Rooms
Managed By HHM Hotels
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Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 per year, Full-Time

Opportunity: Chief Engineer

Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Your Growth Path

Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Your Focus

  • Leadership: Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates to ensure they perform in accordance with brand standards and HHM core values.
  • Financial and Vendor Oversight: Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
  • Project Management: Oversee small projects or Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report on work progress.
  • Technical Repairs: Perform and oversee diverse tasks including sheetrock repair, painting, furniture refinishing, and the replacement of electrical and plumbing fixtures.
  • Equipment and Systems: Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating/cooling pumps. You will also install and program televisions.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment; test and maintain life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational.
  • Compliance: Coordinate compliance of service contracts and ensure all work meets local, state, and Federal codes.
  • Operations: Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal while following EarthView sustainability guidelines.
  • Safety and Service: Practice safe work habits following MSDS and OSHA standards while working to increase guest satisfaction scores.

Your Background and Skills

  • High School diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field is preferred.
  • Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience (or equivalent training) is required.
  • HVAC certification is required.
  • Other certifications may be required based on local needs.

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.

HHM Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Company Match
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Travel Discounts
  • Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
  • Educational/Professional Development
  • Technology Reimbursements

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Posted May 17, 2026

About Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol

Explore DC's Emerging NoMa District from Our Hotel Near Capitol Hill

Feel at home in the vibrant NoMa neighborhood at Hyatt Place Washington DC / US Capitol. Our contemporary hotel near Capitol Hill offers style and comfort for business and leisure travelers. Explore historic sites like the Capitol building or relax in spacious rooms with living, sleep and work spaces.

24/7 Dining

Wake up to free breakfast served every day at The Breakfast Bar where you’ll find a wide array of choices from fresh fruit, yogurt, and granola, to eggs, hash browns, waffles, and more.

Conveniently located in our free-flowing lobby, The Placery offers a thoughtfully sourced, cleverly curated menu. Try our Signature Burger, Chicken Caesar Salad, Turkey Pesto Sandwich, or sharable Parmesan Fries, which can be paired with one of our premium alcoholic beverages. Cheers!

Looking to grab something To-Go? The Market has a selection of bottled drinks, and fresh conveniently packaged items from snacks to salads, while our bakery case is filled with an array of tempting pastries and sweets.

Event Space

Sophisticated and seamless meeting and event space at Hyatt Place Washington DC / US Capitol is just what you need. Host training and brainstorming sessions, corporate retreats or various celebrations in 1,600 square feet of function space. Take advantage of group accommodations at our hotel located within walking distance of the Convention Center and US Capitol building.

About HHM Hotels

An Industry Leader in Hospitality

HHM Hotels is the preferred operator to many sophisticated and institutional owners of hotel real estate, including public and private owners, across the United States and Canada. We are known for consistent outperformance in operating results, the stability of our managed portfolio and operating teams, and our unrelenting focus on people, processes, and technology. HHM Hotels is tireless in delivering results and working closely with our owners across a portfolio of 240 hotels and over $2BN in managed revenues in the United States and Canada.

MANAGEMENT

For the past 30 years, HHM Hotels has focused on building out specific and differentiated capabilities and technology to serve our owners and drive industry-leading results in the areas of revenue generation, cost management, service delivery, and associate development and retention. In particular, we have focused on developing proprietary data, processes, and business systems to drive advantage and maintain our unwavering focus on results across every aspect of our managed hotels.

INVESTMENT

HHM Hotels has a highly active and productive investment team that seeks to leverage our operating capabilities and market knowledge to source, underwrite, and introduce deals to our stable of industry-leading investment partners. We have helped put together dozens of related deals and focus carefully on potential operational efficiencies, brand or market repositioning opportunities, and other ways that we can find value through our extensive market knowledge, operating capabilities, and in-house legal, asset management, and risk management teams.

BRAND POSITIONING

Our experience with branded and independent hotels allows us to quickly determine the brand positioning within a local market to ensure the highest operational profitability. We understand the demands of hotel openings and rebranding because we’ve been on the ground to lead them, from Forbes Five-Star property openings and global product launches to corporate rebranding projects around the world.

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