Maintenance Engineer

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan. Core Essential Functions • Greet guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner. • Respond and attend to guest requests. • Communicate with guest to resolve maintenance issues. • Perform preventive maintenance on hotel’s appliances and operating machines. • Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. • Collaborate and communicate with all departments to ensure seamless guest satisfaction. • Comply with all company policies and procedures. • Perform all other duties requested by Chief Engineer. This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities • Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST • A minimum of 1-2 years hospitality experience is preferred but not required • Previous engineering or related experience is required • Willingness to learn • Excellent communication skills • Possess poise, elegance and calm demeanor in all situations • Exceptional Organizational skills • Bi-lingual is preferred • Flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the business Hourly Rate Range: $25.00 - $27.00 Benefits At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees Six complimentary nights each year at any Lore Group hotel Lore Group employee and immediate family rates Lore Group friends and family rates 50% employee discount and 25% friends and family discount at more than 800 partner hotels through Lore Discovery 50% discount at Lore Group restaurants and bars Paid vacation days - entitlement increasing annually Nine paid holidays annually Seven paid sick days annually, as established in Washington, D.C. Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary Employee Assistance Program Referral incentives 401(k) with a 5% match Training and development programs Additional perks through Cigna Complimentary employee meals - lunch and dinner daily Employee recognition programs Equal Employment Opportunity Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions. Location: Washington, DC