About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: 631 - Fairfax Hilton - Fairfax, VA 22033Position Type: Full TimeThe Hilton Fairfax is located in Northern Virginia's tree-lined Fair Lakes neighborhood and no more than a half-mile from various retail and dining. The hotel offers 316 well-appointed guest rooms with 9 bespoke meeting rooms and over 10,000 square feet of event spaces.
The Hilton Fairfax is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Chief Engineer to direct and lead all aspects of the engineering operation in alignment with the direction of the General Manager, Company, and brand standards in addition to local, state, and national regulations. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the emergency programs, energy management, asset protection, preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, structures, and grounds.
The Chief Engineer leads a team of Engineers and is responsible for the staffing and performance of the department to include hiring, training and development. Must be able to communicate effectively with Team Members, hotel leaders and vendors. Operational demands and/or emergency building matters may require variation from normal working hours
Qualifications
Must have five (5) or more years of related experience in building management/engineering.
Complete understanding of all building related systems and equipment – Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, I.T., etc.
Skilled in carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing and landscaping
Familiarity with the hospitality industry practices preferred. Hilton experience preferred but not required.
Minimum of three years of managerial skills as position involves frequent decisions, meeting of deadline, negotiations of contracts of vendors, analytical ability and the planning, organization development and coordination of large-scale work projects.
Full Time Team Members are eligible for:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Paid vacation, sick and holidays
Hilton Hotel discounts
Team Member Parking
Daily Team Member meals
Other facts
About DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Driftwood Hospitality Management is a leader in providing solutions based services for the domestic and international hotel industry. Our company works with award winning franchises, nationally recognized hospitality brand families, and major resort destinations in top markets around the United States and Costa Rica. Headquartered in North Palm Beach, Florida, we have additional offices in Costa Rica and Arizona to serve hotels across the United States and internationally.
The Driftwood Hospitality Executive Team provides more than two decades of combined hotel experience with a focus on hotel operations. Our goal is to capitalize upon growth opportunities, form strategic partnerships, and work with under-performing hotels in various markets to ensure long-term growth.
With over 15 years of expertise in acquisition, development, repositioning, renovations, and hotel operations, we tailor our approach to each property and market, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service and are positioned for growth.
What you'll do
- The Chief Engineer is responsible for directing and leading all aspects of the engineering operation, including emergency programs, energy management, and preventive maintenance. They will also manage a team of engineers, overseeing staffing, performance, hiring, training, and development.
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