Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Engineer performs general maintenance work to ensure hotel physical plant quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained. The Engineer takes care of the building, equipment and grounds of the hotel. This position will perform maintenance and repairs, and preventative maintenance, to all areas of the hotel.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Engineer sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests. The role’s primary responsibility is to perform routine maintenance and skilled repairs to the building and equipment. The Engineer shall provide attentive and courteous service to guests, assist guests with inquiries, and ensure their stay with Sonesta is filled with Amazing Moments.

The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned areas of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, water treatment systems, and swimming pool, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a regular basis and ensure that assigned equipment is maintained and operational.
• Adhere to federal, state and local safety regulations, brand standards and other compliance requirements.
• Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc.
• Replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner and minimize waste.
• Take required readings on equipment.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Paint designated areas and perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc.).
• Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures and repair all types of wall coverings.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
• Dealing with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
• Always display professional appearance and demeanor.
• Attend departmental pre-shift and mandatory meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

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Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Vacation and Sick Days

• Paid Funeral Leave

• Sonesta Hotel Discounts

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Referral Incentive

• Doctor Clinic

• Sick Incentive

• Development Programs

• Milestone (Years of Service) Incentive

• Employee Cafeteria

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.