Chief Engineer - Hilton Motif Seattle

Transitioning to a corporate managed Hilton in early January 2023, the newly branded Hilton Motif Seattle is looking for a talented Chief Engineer to help lead the team!

Located on 5th Avenue in the heart of downtown Seattle, this stylish boutique hotel is nestled between Pike Place Market and Union Street and is surrounded by the city's finest restaurants, shopping, entertainment venues, museums, and attractions. This sleek urban style hotel features amenities including a vibrant award-winning restaurant offering an extensive outdoor patio with sweeping city views, over 22,000 square feet of meeting space, and 319 newly redesigned rooms.

What will I be doing?

As Chief Engineer, you would be responsible for directing and overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility to protect the well-being of all guests and team members in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

1. Direct and oversee the functionality and safety of the facility, including, but not limited to, physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds according to federal, state, and local regulations.
2. Conduct facility inspections.
3. Assign, verify and document completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system.
4. Direct, oversee and maintain required documentation for energy management and conservation and preventive maintenance programs.
5. Lead, manage and communicate information about capital projects and property rehabilitations, including, but not limited to, scheduling, budgeting, and complying with contractor bidding standards.
6. Obtain required licenses and permits to ensure full compliance with codes, regulations and safety standards.
7. Direct daily department operations including, but not limited to, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, inventory management and cost controls, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, adherence to federal, state and local standards and meeting participation and facilitation.
8. Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward.
9. Recruit, interview and train team members.

The annual salary range for this role is $89,000 - $99,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

1. Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
2. Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
3. Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
4. Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
5. Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
6. Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

1. Quality
2. Productivity
3. Dependability
4. Customer Focus
5. Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company to Work for in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

1. Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family.
2. Vision, dental, life and disability insurance.
3. Mental Health Resources.
4. Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you will accrue 18 days/144 hours per year.
5. Supportive parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
6. Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year.
7. Matching 401(k).
8. Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more).
9. Career growth and development.
10. Team Member Resource Groups.
11. Recognition and rewards programs.
12. Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay.

Other Compensation:

1. Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount.
2. Relocation support provided $1,000 - $5,000 lump sum.
3. Complimentary meals in the cafeteria while on shift.

Job: Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities

Title: Chief Engineer - Hilton Motif Seattle

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT09JYC

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