Engineer

Highgate Hotels, LP; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels, LP in Somerville, MA is seeking an Engineer to assist with operation, maintenance and repair of equipment at La Quinta Boston – Somerville.

The role requires a High School diploma, valid driver's license, and trade licenses preferred. You will perform preventative maintenance on guest rooms, ice machines, kitchen and laundry equipment, and respond to alarms with prompt reporting to the Front Desk.

Qualifications

• Hotel-related maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on guest rooms and equipment.
• Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR for the property.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Change out light bulbs and perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms (vinyl repair, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repairs).
• Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, pool and spa equipment.
• Immediately follow up on alarms to determine location and status and report to Front Desk with findings.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade license (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry)

Job description

Engineer

Requisition ID: 2026-82071

Category: Engineering

Job Location: US-MA-Somerville

Property: La Quinta Boston - Somerville

Compensation Minimum: USD $18.00/Hr.

Compensation Maximum: USD $20.00/Hr.

Pay Class: Full Time

Compensation Type: Hourly

Highgate Hotels

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

La Quinta Boston - Somerville

23 Cummings Street

Somerville, MA 02145

Responsibilities

Assist with the operation maintenance and repair of equipment.

• Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include: vinyl repair touch up paint minor furniture repair tub caulking tile repairs etc.


• Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines refrigerators kitchen equipment laundry equipment HVAC guestrooms meeting rooms the swimming pool and hot tub.


• Perform plumbing repair laundry equipment repair preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request.


• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk with findings.


• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.


• High School diploma or equivalent required.


• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing electrical HVAC carpentry etc.).


• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.


• Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific.