Steeped in rich history and surrounded by the most iconic institutions of our nation, The Hay-Adams is the downtown Washington, D.C. hotel for discerning guests. Enveloped by views of the White House, St. John’s Church, and the scenic Lafayette Park, the 5-star accommodations at The Hay-Adams are the embodiment of refined residence. Marked by Washington, D.C.’s most accommodating amenities and dedicated services, The Hay-Adams is the boutique hotel of choice for the modern luxury traveler. The Hay-Adams offers an exceptional guest experience that goes beyond a good night’s sleep.

Position Summary:

Operates and maintains all mechanical equipment, such as air handlers, air compressors, refrigeration units, hot water boilers, exhaust fans, pneumatic controls, air conditioning equipment, and emergency power equipment.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Read meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Record data such as temperature of the equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load and generator balance as directed.
• Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustments, or lubrication.
• Oil and lubricate equipment.
• Record operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operators’ logbook.
• Tour building and check all weekly events each day.
• Check with Chief Engineer for assignment of daily projects.
• Check all lighting in the public areas as well as outside the building, and temperature in all meeting rooms prior to start of meeting.
• Preventive maintenance of all air conditioning, and heating equipment as well as kitchen equipment each month. Work on PM program in the sleeping rooms.
• Keep engineering shop neat at all times and remove of trash as needed.
• Complete all assigned daily work tickets. Ensure cleanliness of site after ach project.
• Maintain equipment by trouble shooting and repairing all electrical, plumbing and gas equipment. Able to read instructions and follow through with completing each task as given.
• Respond to fire alarms.
• Respond and resolve in house maintenance issues.
• Responsible for hotel perimeter snow removal.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Three-year certificate form college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardize situations.

Physical Ability:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or craw; talk to hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.