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Lead Engineer

General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Country/Region United States of America Province/City Washington, DC Location Rosewood Washington D.C. Department Engineering Job Type Full-time Permanent Job Description Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Competitive Benefits: Free Parking (if available) Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits from United Healthcare Competitive Pay Rates 401k Plan and after 1 year up to 3% Match Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick and more) Complimentary Room Nights- up to 12 per year Restaurant Discount- 50% off F&B Complimentary Meal during your shift Life Insurance and AD&D Complimentary Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Pre-tax commuter benefits Flexible schedules Tuition Reimbursement up to $500 per year after 1 year of service A clear career pathway - career advancement opportunities Relationship Hospitality. It’s in the genes. Some just have it; a natural desire to deliver meaningful and heartfelt experiences.

It’s a calling. At Rosewood Hotel Group we work instinctively and from the heart, to master and elevate our craft. Together, we push the boundaries to impart magic into every day.

We care for people, and make it our purpose to build long-lasting, genuine relationships. Here, we do what we were born to do. Here, we answer

The Calling. Lead Engineer Overview: Participate in the preventive maintenance program of all-building equipment and rooms. Support, train, and inspect the performance of Engineering staff ensuring that all procedures are completed to the hotel's standards.

Work closely with the Director of Engineering in scheduling work and setting priorities. Also make decisions in the absence of Director of Engineering and act as the backup for calls when there are emergencies. Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
• Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Inspect supply levels, cleanliness and organization of storage areas
• Conduct weekly inventory on equipment and supplies; prepare requisitions for reordering of shortages.
• Discuss with the Director of Engineering ways to implement methods and techniques, which are cost effective to improve efficiency.
• Pre-plan and order materials for special projects; coordinate scheduling with department heads on projects and maintenance work.
• Conduct building rounds and take gauge readings; check for potential fire hazards, burnt out lights, and faulty equipment.
• Check Engineering Logbook and Night Report for information regarding problems; document pertinent information in logbook.
• Collect, prioritize and coordinate completion of such work orders received from hotel departments; ensure scheduled completion of the following: Replace light switches Reset circuit breakers Replace wall plug receptacles Replace light bulbs Replace small motors Assist with fixing sinks, toilets, garbage disposals and drain lines Repair or replace valves, Replace washer, gaskets, vacuum breakers, toilet seals
• Assist with Preventive Maintenance program to include: HVAC PM Program Public

Areas Walk Through Check List Assignments

• Monitor and maintain all laundry equipment.
• Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain guestrooms using rooms preventive maintenance program punch list.
• Change air conditioning filters per the pm program
• Check HVAC equipment; change filters, belts, bearings and lubricate as necessary; also check for unusual noise or vibration, adjusting as necessary.
• Change or repair locks as needed.
• Respond promptly to any requests made for problems, assistance, or emergency work orders.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
• Respond as part of initial response team to any early warning or major fire alarm.
• Prepare and distribute work assignments for staff and review priorities.
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift; identify situations, which compromise the department's standards and delegate these tasks.
• Assist staff with their job functions where needed to ensure optimum standards and efficient operation.
• Conduct training of staff as assigned.
• Monitor and handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Ensure all staff assignments are completed before associates sign out.
• Complete all paperwork and closing duties before leaving; review status of assignments and any follow-up action with manager and/or on-coming supervisor.
• All other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum three to five years’ experience in building maintenance, electrical work, plumbing and refrigeration for a luxury or ultra-luxury hotel/resort.
• Education: Education: High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• General Skills: Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.

• Technical Skills: Basic working knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, plumbing and refrigeration equipment; working knowledge of plumbing practices, electrical practices, national/local fire standards, local mechanical construction practices, water treatment program, blue prints and plumbing and wiring schematics, power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with assigned staff, prioritize and organize work assignments, delegate work, direct performance of assigned staff and follow up with corrections where needed, instruct/direct staff in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment, motivate assigned staff and maintain a cohesive team; participate in staff training and provide feedback and input to training program, be a clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgment, focus attention on details, maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information, work with minimal supervision, troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations, understand guest inquiries, provide responses and interact positively, work in close proximity to high-pressure steam and hot water.

• Language: Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting 35 pounds, endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, and satisfactorily communicate with guests and co-workers to their understanding.
• Licenses & Certifications: None required.
• Pay Rate: $29/ hour

About Us Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Brilliantly positioned in the heart of Georgetown along the historic C&O Canal, Rosewood Washington, D.C. provides guests with premium access to the vibrant cultural epicenter of the nation’s capital. The hotel’s 55 rooms, including 12 suites and 6 townhouses, combine traditional refinement with a thoroughly modern sense of sophistication.

From plush furnishings to intuitive technology, every element has been thoughtfully considered to create comfortable, residential-style living spaces equally suited to business and leisure travel. Wolfgang Puck takes on Washington. Witness the evolution of his acclaimed culinary concept at CUT D.C., which draws on the region's finest farms and fisheries to showcase the variety of the Mid-Atlantic, as well as CUT Bar and Lounge and CUT

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