Chief Engineer
Keep the hotel running at its best — and lead the team that makes it happen.
We’re looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven Chief Engineer to lead the engineering and maintenance operation at Courtyard DC/US Capitol. This is a great opportunity for a skilled hospitality or facilities professional who takes pride in preventive maintenance, life safety, and creating a seamless guest experience.
What You’ll Do
As Chief Engineer, you’ll oversee all aspects of hotel engineering, maintenance, and building operations, including:
- Lead daily operations of the Engineering department
- Manage preventive maintenance programs and capital improvement projects
- Oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems
- Maintain and operate cooling/heating towers and central mechanical systems
- Ensure compliance with brand standards, safety requirements, and local regulations
- Manage vendor relationships and service contracts
- Support budgeting, purchasing, and expense controls
- Respond to and resolve guest room and building maintenance issues
- Train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members
- Participate in on-call emergency response as needed
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, or similar facilities leadership role (hotel experience preferred)
- Current CPO (Certified Pool Operator) Certification required
- Strong experience with HVAC mechanical systems, including cooling/heating towers
- Working knowledge of:
- Boilers, chillers, pumps, and building automation systems
- Electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance trades
- Fire/life safety systems and compliance standards
- Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance mindset
- Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional evenings/weekends as needed
Preferred
- Hotel engineering experience in branded/select-service or full-service properties
- EPA certification a plus
- Experience with CMMS, work order systems, and preventive maintenance software
Why Join Us?
About Us: Our TEAM culture motivates and encourages each individual member to achieve “MORE” in daily life and prosper in their career with a company that values them. Our hope is that each day you will uncover new reasons to love what you do!
