Chief Engineer/Hotel

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of facilities in the commercial and public sector. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington's oldest real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate our diverse group of talented employees - and it shows. We are proud to say that we have been ranked #3 on the Washington Business Journal's 2026 Corporate Diversity Index. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, which starts with our interview process and continues through to your day-to-day role, regular corporate get-togethers, potluck breakfasts/lunches, and office contests, to name a few.

Pay, Perks, & Such We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discount programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), an Employee Assistance Program that offers a wide array of consultative/actionable services. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.

Complete Building Services is a facility management company that partners with major hotel brands Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn, and Cambria. We are hiring a Hotel Chief Engineer to support us in Arlington, VA. Salary range $33-$37 per hour. In this role you are eligible to make overtime. As a CBS Chief Engineer, you must be able to do the following

Assist in developing, managing and operating and capital budgets

Develop and implement plans and schedules to achieve company and department goals

Develop processes, procedures and standards for the facilities operational performance

Read and understand contract and RFP requirements

Create an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual support among employees

Review work performance of subordinates

Manage and maintain the completion of the facilities scheduled PM's through the CMMS

Assist with environmental compliance

Assist with the compliance of local, state, and federal codes

Develop, manage and coordinate all shift schedules including holiday, vacation, sick and emergency coverages

Conduct weekly staff meetings to discuss facility operations, project status, toolbox safety and other relevant information

Review, approve and submit weekly time sheets, work order tickets and other required documentation

Accurately document work performed on tickets and/or work orders

As required, prepare and submit a cost analysis report for contracted work

Assist with updating and implementing HAZCOM and environmental programs

Set-up, maintain and use filing system

Perform tool and equipment inventory monthly

Maintain skills and knowledge to industry standards

Perform annual and semi-annual performance reviews

Perform other duties as assigned

CFC Universal license (410A)

2-4 years working in a Hotel as a Building Engineer or Chief Building Engineer

5-8 years of relevant experience operating and maintaining mechanical engineering

Must have construction management experience

Experience opening a new hotel

Must possess excellent customer service skills

Must be available to be on call 24/7

Able to lift up to sixty (30) pounds

Capable of ascending ladders up to a height of thirty (20) feet

EOE, including disability/veterans

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