Overnight Engineer

Arlo Washington DC, part of the Arlo Hotels portfolio is now seeking a dynamic Engineer.

Responsibilities And Authorities: 

• Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations.


• Honesty & Integrity


• Day to day system operation and maintenance routines


• Minor and major repairs, improvements and upkeep.


• Respond to guestroom calls as required and in a positive, polite and timely manner.


• Report immediately any accident and or incident which may accrue while at work 


• Acknowledge guest with eye contact


• Adhere to hotel Health and Safety guidelines.


• Use guest name whenever possible


• Report all guest concerns to management in a timely manner. 

Specific Duties: 

• Take equipment and meter readings and record in a legible and orderly manner.


• Ensure that the job site is clean and orderly after completion of all jobs.


• Trade responsibilities:


• Minor Plumbing maintenance and repairs


• Minor Electrical maintenance and repairs


• Minor HVAC maintenance and repairs


• Painting (Spackle, Sanding etc.) 


• Detailed record keeping is required form logs and inspection sheets.


• Perform preventive maintenance on all hotel guest rooms and public areas as 

Assigned – (this requires the individual to visually inspect and detect items needing repair and requires knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance trades). 

• Think quickly and act appropriately in emergency situations.


• Perform well under pressure situations, time demands, and work overtime when needed.


• Support for other operating departments and guest activities 


• Maintains departmental compliance with hotel engineering procedures.


• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).


• Responds to all building related safety concerns.


• Perform other duties as requested, such as (but not limited to) moving supplies and equipment or cleaning up spills to ensure a safe working environment.


• Report major repairs and items which cannot be repaired immediately to Management for further action.


• Ensuring communication between contractors and management.


• Any other requests of duties from management. 

Requirements: 

• Hotel or building maintenance experience preferred.


• Ability to push, pull, grasp, lift or carry supplies, equipment or tools weighting up to 100 lbs. occasionally.


• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.


• Skill in the use of related tools (including hand and electric tools). 

Knowledge:  

• Must have a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience working on minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and/or general construction repairs.


• Ability to read, speak and write the English language in order to communicate with guests and other hotel team members and to fully comprehend job assignments. 

Special Requirements:  

• This is an overnight position