Chief Engineer

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Washington, DC
Hybrid
80K-90K Annually
Mid level
Consumer Web • Mobile • Real Estate • Travel • Hospitality
The comfort of home. The convenience of a hotel. Apartment-style hospitality tech-enabled and tailored to you.
The Role
As Chief Engineer, you will oversee the maintenance and operations of a new building, ensuring quality standards are met and guest issues are addressed promptly. You will manage preventive maintenance, lead the maintenance team, collaborate with third-party contractors, and develop operational procedures focusing on sustainability. Your proactive approach will contribute to improving the guest experience and operational efficiency.
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Join Our House 

Mint House offers tailored residential hospitality; Apartment-style hotel, combing the comforts of home with the convenience of a hotel. 

Designed for today’s modern traveler, our apartment-style, tech-enabled spaces are committed to bleisure travelers. Each Mint House property is thoughtfully crafted to reflect a modern aesthetic and sustainable practices, capturing unique charm of each city. Located in vibrant major downtown hubs including New York, Miami, Nashville, Philadelphia, and Dallas, Mint House offers all the essentials for routine living on the road.

Founded in 2017, Mint House has raised approximately $85M from leading venture capital firms including Mohari Hospitality and Revolution Ventures. Discover more about our innovative approach to hospitality at minthouse.com and follow @staymint on Instagram.

 

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Chief Engineer who is both operation- and solution-focused to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of our brand new building, including all guest rooms, spaces, and amenities. This individual will proactively manage day-to-day operations while quickly resolving any guest issues at our exciting new full-building property in Washington DC. The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on and fostering a service-oriented culture to serve our guests and support each other.

AT MINT HOUSE YOU WILL

  • Perform preventative and repair maintenance to ensure the property meets quality and brand standards
  • Address guest and tenant repair requests promptly, prioritizing satisfaction to improve service scores
  • Follow a proactive maintenance schedule to anticipate and address potential issues, ensuring a seamless guest experience
  • Maintain and repair HVAC, plumbing, elevators, electrical systems, sprinklers, and other building infrastructure
  • Manage inventory of maintenance supplies and submit purchasing requests to the General Manager
  • Coordinate and support 3rd-party contractors, including painters, installers, and other specialists
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment while performing maintenance, repair, and installation tasks
  • Lead the maintenance team, delegating tasks to ensure efficient upkeep and property management
  • Provide daily updates to the General Manager and staff via Slack and Operto Teams on activities and issues
  • Ensure the property adheres to LEED standards, focusing on sustainability and energy efficiency
  • Develop and document SOPs for maintenance procedures in collaboration with the General Manager to maintain high operational standards

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Minimum 4 years in a maintenance management role, with required experience in a hotel setting
  • HVAC & LEED certification highly preferred; a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems is essential
  • Experience managing full building maintenance operations, with a strong ability to build and foster vendor relationships
  • Ability to take initiative and problem solve independently as well as be a reliable team player who is willing to jump in when needed with other aspects of daily operations
  • Proficient in GSuite and our tech stack, with the ability to maintain up-to-date inventory of maintenance supplies; comfortable and eager to learn new software systems as part of our tech-driven operation
  • Understand the importance of attention to detail and effective communication while interacting with guests and our virtual guest agent team 
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and have a guest-centric attitude 
  • Be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $90,000 USD. 

Mint Houses' compensation philosophy is driven by our company value of fostering inclusivity. To best ensure pay equity, we typically bring in fresh mints near the middle of our listed compensation bands and lead with the best overall compensation package (i.e. all people hired at the same experience & level are brought in at the same salary, equity, and benefits). Our Talent team will work with you and can provide more details on our philosophy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Mint House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a workplace of belongingness. We’re committed to diversity and maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. 

New York City is where we call home, and you'll find HQs near Grand Central at 450 Lexington Ave, right within a WeWork space. No matter where our team members are located, we work on East Coast hours to foster collaboration, communication, and enjoy some lively emoji exchanges. At Mint House, we pause amidst the hustle to celebrate our wins, celebrating personal and company achievements via Slack. Embracing individuality, we honor each person and property, encouraging authenticity.

Mint House participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Right To Work 

E-Verify (English / Spanish)

  At Mint House, we are committed to promoting work-life integration in the most natural and enjoyable way possible. That's why we're excited to offer our team members complimentary nights at any Mint House location of their choice, plus exclusive year-round discounts. It's our way of ensuring that our employees can experience firsthand the comfort and convenience we champion. Enjoy your stay on us and see just how we blend work, life, and play at Mint House! 🛌

Top Skills

Hvac
The Company
HQ: New York City, NY
180 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

The Mint House mission is to elevate the traditional travel experience by seamlessly integrating the comforts of home with the conveniences of a hotel.

Designed for today’s digital traveler, our apartment-style, tech-enabled spaces are committed to bleisure. Each Mint House property is thoughtfully crafted to reflect a modern aesthetic and sustainable practices, capturing the culture of its city. Located in vibrant major downtown hubs like New York, Miami, Nashville, and Philadelphia, Mint House offers all the essentials for routine living on the road.

Founded in 2017, Mint House has raised approximately $85M from leading venture capital firms like Mohari Hospitality and Revolution Ventures, backed by executives from trusted hospitality and real estate brands. Discover more about our innovative approach to hospitality at minthouse.com and follow @staymint on Instagram.

Why Work With Us

We are team players that act with integrity at all times
 and celebrate little and big wins in our house. We foster an inclusive work environment that encourages everyone to bring their authentic self and ensure there is a sense of belonging. We are an incredible team composed of highly ambitious, friendly (and fun), and collaborative professionals

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