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Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

The St. Gregory Hotel Dupont Circle Georgetown

2033 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

155 Room Hotel
Managed By HHM Hotels
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Compensation: $92,000 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.

Potential Career Path

Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
  • Maintain the hotel R&M budget.
  • Conduct room inspections, and identify repair needs.
  • Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rdparty vendors.
  • Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.
  • Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
  • Paint designated areas and items.
  • Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
  • Install, replace, and program televisions.
  • Perform minor plumbing functions.
  • Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
  • Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment.
  • Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds
  • Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
  • Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
  • Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
  • Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
  • Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.
  • Provide weekly updates to the Corporate or Regional Director of Engineering.

Position Requirements

  • High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
  • Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
  • Certifications may be required.

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.

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Posted March 8, 2025

The St. Gregory Hotel Dupont Circle Georgetown

Our Hotel

Blending thoughtful design and intuitive service, The St. Gregory Hotel excels at immersing guests in the rich culture of Washington, D.C. The lobby functions as a sophisticated lounge for guests to mingle and unwind. A dual-sided glass fireplace serves as the main focal point and is surrounded by mid-century modern seating with luxe marble, velvet, and metallic finishes. These refined materials are also used throughout the hotel’s Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and wine bar.

The hotel rooms and suites provide guests the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate keeping the highly stylized design that echoes throughout, but with a calmer more subdued palette. The hotel’s penthouse floor creates an additional deluxe experience with balconied suites and cultured comforts, such as wet bars with elevated cocktail and coffee options.

Located in D.C.’s Dupont Circle, this boutique hotel occupies the coveted location at the intersection of the West End and Georgetown neighborhoods, providing unbeatable access to the capital city’s cultural and historic attractions. Whether for business or pleasure, the timeless decor and curated services make The St. Gregory a perfect locale for the modern-day traveler.

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