Job Description

Why us?

Sage Hospitality is set to hire an accomplished team member at Homewood Suites by HiltonWashington DC Capitol- Navy Yard. We are seeking a teammate to contribute to the property bybeing influential, driven, and ultimately committed to the continued growth and success of the hoteland community!

Nestled in the heart of DC’s fastest emerging neighborhood along the Anacostia River, HomewoodSuites by Hilton™ Washington DC Capitol Navy Yard is the premier choice for your getaway. Our all-suite Washington Navy Yard hotel is just footsteps away from the Washington National’s ballparkand is proud to be an official partner and passionate supporter of the Nationals. With many newrestaurants, stores, outdoor concerts, and a vibrant waterfront along the Anacostia River, guests willfind it’s easy to ‘Be At Home’ during their stay. Featuring a modern glass façade and contemporarydécor, our hotel celebrates the energy of the Navy Yard neighborhood with floor-to-ceiling windowsand Washington Nationals memorabilia along with all the other amenities of the HomewoodSuites. Unique to our property we have modern rooftop terrace equipped with gas grills, a pop-upbar, and panoramic views of Washington DC, including historic attractions such as the U.S. Capitoland the Washington Monument.

Feel at home at the Homewood Suites Washington DC Capitol- Navy Yard

Oversee department operations in absence Chief Engineer. Uphold and enforce safety standards. Supervise maintenance team, assign and delegate work orders and projects, inspect work as need. Provide regular feedback to maintenance team. Discuss and make suggestions regarding talent to Chief Engineer, challenges, and process improvements. Act as advisor to Chief Engineer and hotel management in areas of specialty. Perform department, office, business, and administrative duties as assigned. Train maintenance team. 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. Perform all essential functions of Maintenance Technician 1 and 2 plus special skills in a particular trade: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in specialized areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC.
• Perform all essential functions of a Maintenance Technician 1 and 2.
• 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 the Request Program.
• Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.
• Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma, plus two years or its equivalent in trade school or training in building maintenance/construction

Experience

Minimum four years experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry or building maintenance.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic working knowledge in the following areas: general plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures, and tiling painting -prep to finish basic carpentry groundskeeping.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to read written communiques, LED read-outs, meters, and computer screens.
• Must be able to pull levers and rotate knobs, work with arms raised above head and to handle and assemble small parts using basic hand and power tools.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs. throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to crawl into and through small spaces, climb ladders, support and carry loads of 75lbs.
• May be required to drive.

Environment

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.

Benefits

• 2 Medical plans to choose from, available on the first day of the month coinciding with or following the hire date.
• Dental, & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral

Salary

USD $23.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.