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Assistant Chief Engineering-InterContinental Washington, DC-The Wharf

Employer
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
May 25, 2019
Do you see yourself as an Assistant Chief Engineer? What's your passion? Whether you're into sports, gardening, or shopping, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.This challenging position has overall responsibility for managing the day to day activities of the maintenance department and serving as lead on various maintenance projects. In this role you will inspect work assignments to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and within specifications and manage various maintenance and repair projects to ensure timely completion within budget and specifications as you perform maintenance and repair work on the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating/air conditioning ventilation, and water treatment systems. You will schedule and oversee preventive maintenance as outlined in the Preventative Maintenance Program and f ollow and enforce procedures that ensure the security of inventory while ensuring that equipment is prepared and operational for the following day's work. You may a ssist in education/training employees on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and safety regulations and inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.You may serve as Manager of Duty as required. InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf is the newest addition to the reimagined Wharf neighborhood. Perfectly placed on the beautiful Potomac River, InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf enjoys the most incredible waterfront views of DC Modern luxury, culture, and a rich history combine in the Wharf neighborhood to create a perfect atmosphere for guests and locals alike. InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf brings sophistication to its contemporary style, allowing guests to feel home at The Wharf. Featuring Kith/Kin, an Afro-Caribbean restaurant by James Beard Winner Executive Chef Kwame Onwuachi's influential heritage. As well as a relaxing seasonal rooftop pool with striking Potomac River views and the indulging full service spa, The Wharf Spa by L'Occitane. Your day to day This important postion requires some college or advanced vocational training plus four years experience in general building maintenance and/or construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hotel maintenance and supervisory experience preferred. You will need a professional certification and license if required by law and you may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. This job requires ability to perform the following: carrying, lifting pushing and/or pullingitems weighing up to100-300 pounds, frequently standing up and moving about the facility, frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility, frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling. In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself. So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities /Females / Disabled / Veterans. What we need from you What we offer Requirements About Us IHG(R) is one of the world's leading hotel companies with a presence in almost 100 countries. You'll know our hotel brands. They are some of the best known and most popular in the world - InterContinental(R) Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn(R), Holiday Inn Express(R), Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo(R), Staybridge Suites(R), Candlewood Suites(R), EVEN Hotels(R), Kimpton(R) and HUALUXE(R) Hotels & Resorts. All of these brands work together towards our goals of creating Great Hotels Guests Love(R). This is a mission that's seen us go from strength to strength - with more rooms in an ever-growing portfolio of hotels across more and more locations. Which makes this an incredibly exciting time to become part of the team. Join us and not only can you benefit from the world of variety and opportunity that comes with working for a global organization, you can also look forward to being part of a company that will appreciate you for being you. We don't expect stereotypes. We don't want people to conform. We just want all of you at IHG. So bring us your individual passions and ambitions, and we'll support you to achieve your goals, and give you the rewards and benefits you deserve. To find out more, go to careers.ihg.com Work Permit: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the location of this job will not be considered. Management Position: No Description About us Do you see yourself as an Assistant Chief Engineer? What's your passion? Whether you're into sports, gardening, or shopping, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.This challenging position has overall responsibility for managing the day to day activities of the maintenance department and serving as lead on various maintenance projects. In this role you will inspect work assignments to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and within specifications and manage various maintenance and repair projects to ensure timely completion within budget and specifications as you perform maintenance and repair work on the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating/air conditioning ventilation, and water treatment systems. You will schedule and oversee preventive maintenance as outlined in the Preventative Maintenance Program and f ollow and enforce procedures that ensure the security of inventory while ensuring that equipment is prepared and operational for the following day's work. You may a ssist in education/training employees on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and safety regulations and inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.You may serve as Manager of Duty as required. InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf is the newest addition to the reimagined Wharf neighborhood. Perfectly placed on the beautiful Potomac River, InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf enjoys the most incredible waterfront views of DC Modern luxury, culture, and a rich history combine in the Wharf neighborhood to create a perfect atmosphere for guests and locals alike. InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf brings sophistication to its contemporary style, allowing guests to feel home at The Wharf. Featuring Kith/Kin, an Afro-Caribbean restaurant by James Beard Winner Executive Chef Kwame Onwuachi's influential heritage. As well as a relaxing seasonal rooftop pool with striking Potomac River views and the indulging full service spa, The Wharf Spa by L'Occitane. Your day to day This important postion requires some college or advanced vocational training plus four years experience in general building maintenance and/or construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hotel maintenance and supervisory experience preferred. You will need a professional certification and license if required by law and you may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. This job requires ability to perform the following: carrying, lifting pushing and/or pullingitems weighing up to100-300 pounds, frequently standing up and moving about the facility, frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility, frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling. In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself. So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities /Females / Disabled / Veterans. What we need from you What we offer Requirements About Us IHG(R) is one of the world's leading hotel companies with a presence in almost 100 countries. You'll know our hotel brands. They are some of the best known and most popular in the world - InterContinental(R) Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn(R), Holiday Inn Express(R), Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo(R), Staybridge Suites(R), Candlewood Suites(R), EVEN Hotels(R), Kimpton(R) and HUALUXE(R) Hotels & Resorts. All of these brands work together towards our goals of creating Great Hotels Guests Love(R). This is a mission that's seen us go from strength to strength - with more rooms in an ever-growing portfolio of hotels across more and more locations. Which makes this an incredibly exciting time to become part of the team. Join us and not only can you benefit from the world of variety and opportunity that comes with working for a global organization, you can also look forward to being part of a company that will appreciate you for being you. We don't expect stereotypes. We don't want people to conform. We just want all of you at IHG. So bring us your individual passions and ambitions, and we'll support you to achieve your goals, and give you the rewards and benefits you deserve. To find out more, go to careers.ihg.com

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