Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
Location
Graduate Princeton - Princeton, NJ
OverviewThis role supports the Chief Engineer in managing the daily operations of the Engineering Department to ensure our hotel remains safe, functional, and impeccably maintained. You’ll assist in overseeing routine maintenance, guest requests, and special projects, all while helping to lead a team that keeps our property running smoothly and efficiently.
ResponsibilitiesSupport the Chief Engineer in overseeing all engineering operations and building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs across the property
Assign, supervise, and perform work orders and tasks to ensure timely completion
Maintain all tools, equipment, and working areas in good condition
Support safety protocols and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes
Assist in training, coaching, and motivating engineering team members
Respond quickly and efficiently to guest and operational requests
Help manage vendors and outside contractors when needed
Qualifications3+ years of experience in building maintenance, engineering, or facilities management, preferably in a hotel setting
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
Supervisory experience preferred
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and be on call as needed
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
A positive, can-do attitude and commitment to service excellence
Highgate Hotels, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Highgate Hotels to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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