Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join in out growing team of exceptional people. On-the-job training, advancement potential, flexible schedules, amazing benefits, and competitive pay. Your next career awaits.

Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.

Why join our team:

We offer:

• Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
• Paid time off (Full time employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• On-the-job training
• Employee education allowance
• Advancement potential
• Flexible schedules
• Employee appreciation events
• Complimentary uniforms
• Delicious “family” meals daily prepared by the chefs
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive pay

www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

The Lead Engineer / Coordinator is a dual-role position combining hands-on technical maintenance with administrative and operational coordination. This role ensures flawless execution of maintenance tasks, preventive programs, vendor activities, documentation, and guest-impacting repairs—all aligned with the refined expectations of a 5‑star luxury hotel.

Essential Functions Technical & Maintenance Responsibilities

·         • Perform general maintenance: light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC filter changes.

·         • Respond to guest and staff engineering requests with urgency and professionalism.

·         • Assist senior engineers with advanced technical tasks.

·         • Support preventive maintenance programs and properly record completed tasks.

·         • Maintain organization and safety in mechanical rooms and engineering shop areas.

·         • Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours needs.

·         • Support emergency response procedures including fire alarms, outages, and safety incidents.

Coordination & Administrative Responsibilities Work Order & CMMS Oversight

·         • Monitor and assign work orders in the CMMS system.

·         • Follow up to ensure timely and accurate task completion.

·         • Prepare weekly reports on work order status and open tasks.

Procurement & Inventory Management

·         • Order tools, parts, hardware, and consumables.

·         • Source vendors, compare pricing, and request quotes.

·         • Maintain inventory par levels and track incoming deliveries.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination

·         • Schedule and oversee vendor service visits.

·         • Ensure proper access, supervision, and documentation.

·         • Maintain strong relationships with contractors and service partners.

Financial Processing

·         • Process and code invoices for purchases and service work.

·         • Track spending against departmental budgets.

·         • Maintain audit-ready purchasing documentation.

Compliance & Reporting

·         • Maintain logs for life safety systems, inspections, boilers, elevators, and regulatory documents.

·         • Assist in preparation for safety audits and compliance reviews.

Guest Experience & Service Culture

·         • Represent the Engineering Department with professionalism and discretion.

·         • Support quiet, polished maintenance interactions in guest-facing areas.

·         • Help maintain a flawless physical environment aligned with luxury hospitality standards.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

·         3-5 years’ experience including managing a team, assigning staff, and scheduling.

·         • Strong organizational and administrative skills.

·         • Ability to learn and operate CMMS systems.

·         • Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft, Teams and HotSOS

·         • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

·         • Comfort working with tools, ladders, and building systems.

·         • Hotel experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

·         • Experience in luxury hospitality or high-touch service environments.

·         • Invoice or inventory management experience.

·         • CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain.

Physical Demands

·         • Lift up to 60 lbs.

·         • Sit, stand, or walk for up to 8 hours.

·         • Climb ladders up to 30 feet.

·         • Participate in on-call rotation.

Ideal Personal Attributes

•  Calm, polished, and service-minded demeanor.
•  Highly organized with excellent follow-through.
•  Strong problem-solving ability.
•  Balanced capability in both technical and administrative responsibilities. 
•  Professional and respectful in all guest and vendor interactions.

Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join in out growing team of exceptional people. On-the-job training, advancement potential, flexible schedules, amazing benefits, and competitive pay. Your next career awaits.

Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.

Why join our team:

We offer:

• Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
• Paid time off (Full time employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• On-the-job training
• Employee education allowance
• Advancement potential
• Flexible schedules
• Employee appreciation events
• Complimentary uniforms
• Delicious “family” meals daily prepared by the chefs
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive pay

www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

The Lead Engineer / Coordinator is a dual-role position combining hands-on technical maintenance with administrative and operational coordination. This role ensures flawless execution of maintenance tasks, preventive programs, vendor activities, documentation, and guest-impacting repairs—all aligned with the refined expectations of a 5‑star luxury hotel.

Essential Functions Technical & Maintenance Responsibilities

·         • Perform general maintenance: light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC filter changes.

·         • Respond to guest and staff engineering requests with urgency and professionalism.

·         • Assist senior engineers with advanced technical tasks.

·         • Support preventive maintenance programs and properly record completed tasks.

·         • Maintain organization and safety in mechanical rooms and engineering shop areas.

·         • Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours needs.

·         • Support emergency response procedures including fire alarms, outages, and safety incidents.

Coordination & Administrative Responsibilities Work Order & CMMS Oversight

·         • Monitor and assign work orders in the CMMS system.

·         • Follow up to ensure timely and accurate task completion.

·         • Prepare weekly reports on work order status and open tasks.

Procurement & Inventory Management

·         • Order tools, parts, hardware, and consumables.

·         • Source vendors, compare pricing, and request quotes.

·         • Maintain inventory par levels and track incoming deliveries.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination

·         • Schedule and oversee vendor service visits.

·         • Ensure proper access, supervision, and documentation.

·         • Maintain strong relationships with contractors and service partners.

Financial Processing

·         • Process and code invoices for purchases and service work.

·         • Track spending against departmental budgets.

·         • Maintain audit-ready purchasing documentation.

Compliance & Reporting

·         • Maintain logs for life safety systems, inspections, boilers, elevators, and regulatory documents.

·         • Assist in preparation for safety audits and compliance reviews.

Guest Experience & Service Culture

·         • Represent the Engineering Department with professionalism and discretion.

·         • Support quiet, polished maintenance interactions in guest-facing areas.

·         • Help maintain a flawless physical environment aligned with luxury hospitality standards.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

·         3-5 years’ experience including managing a team, assigning staff, and scheduling.

·         • Strong organizational and administrative skills.

·         • Ability to learn and operate CMMS systems.

·         • Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft, Teams and HotSOS

·         • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

·         • Comfort working with tools, ladders, and building systems.

·         • Hotel experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

·         • Experience in luxury hospitality or high-touch service environments.

·         • Invoice or inventory management experience.

·         • CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain.

Physical Demands

·         • Lift up to 60 lbs.

·         • Sit, stand, or walk for up to 8 hours.

·         • Climb ladders up to 30 feet.

·         • Participate in on-call rotation.

Ideal Personal Attributes

•  Calm, polished, and service-minded demeanor.
•  Highly organized with excellent follow-through.
•  Strong problem-solving ability.
•  Balanced capability in both technical and administrative responsibilities. 
•  Professional and respectful in all guest and vendor interactions.