Part Time Maintenance Eng I

About the Role

Join the Engineering Team at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda as a Part-Time Engineer. This role offers an inspiring and challenging environment in the heart of Bethesda, with easy access to Rockville and downtown DC. Sage Hospitality Group values innovative leaders and offers opportunities for growth, personal fulfillment, and a culture that enriches lives through hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Carry a portable radio and maintain constant communication with the central base station.
• Respond to all engineering service calls, prioritizing guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment efficiently and safely.
• Handle guest requests courteously and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, and guest rooms.
• Monitor and maintain all engineering functions during evenings and weekends when the full engineering staff is not available.
• Respond to emergency situations such as fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters, and power failures; notify appropriate authorities.
• Conduct regular 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 logs for shift transitions.
• Document all parts used and parts needed for purchase.
• Handle elevator breakdowns.
• Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and Request Program.
• Complete work order request forms daily and in a timely manner.
• Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or special courses in building maintenance and construction preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of successful experience in a similar position.

Skills

• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment, and perform carpentry, repair work, construction, and renovation.
• May require ability to drive a pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to maintain logs and records.
• Professional presentation and ability to work in a team atmosphere while making independent decisions.

Physical Demands

• Ability to hear portable radios, fire alarms, machinery, and guests.
• Ability to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying to respond to service requests and repairs throughout the hotel and parking lot.
• Frequent bending and kneeling required for inspections and repairs.
• 100% mobility required to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Potential for continuous standing.
• Climbing stairs (approximately 90 steps) for 20% of an 8-hour shift.
• Climbing ladders (approximately 8 feet) for 10% of an 8-hour shift.
• Driving a company pick-up truck or snow plow (approximately 10% of the time, or 100% during snow emergencies).

Work Environment

• Indoor exposure to both stable and extreme variances of hot and cold temperatures.
• Outdoor exposure to all weather elements and extreme temperature fluctuations.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Great discounts on hotels, restaurants, and more.