Engineer II

Starwood Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in New York is seeking an affable and reliable Maintenance Engineer to keep the property running smoothly. You will handle daily maintenance and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general facilities to ensure guest comfort.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of hands-on experience in hotel maintenance; a post-secondary diploma is a plus. You should be flexible for a 24-hour operation and work well in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance/engineer experience in hospitality or similar setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills in HVAC, plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and repairs to ensure hotel operations run smoothly.
• Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other building systems.
• Collaborate with the team to respond quickly to maintenance requests and guest needs.

Skills

Team player

Hard worker

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Fast-thinking

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

Grow with us…

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

The unsung superheroes are those who keep guests safe and the property secure. Our Engineers protect and maintain the hotel itself, the property it’s on, and the surrounding grounds. They attend to daily maintenance and repairs, from HVAC problem-solving to dry wall repair. Generally, engineers are the people who save the day, and who also ensures there is rarely, if ever, a day that needs saving. We’re currently seeking an affable, reliable Engineer to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. And when you’re engaging with guests, it’s all about being accommodating, patient, and warm while resolving the issue as quickly and seamlessly as possible. If you’re nodding in agreement while reading this, we’d love to connect. Inside Tip: Flexibility, fast-thinking and teamwork are the keys to success in this role. About you… Passionate about hospitality, Repairs/Maintenance, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical with a minimum of 2 year of similar work experience. A post‑secondary diploma or degree would be a plus. Experience in engineering, a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented. Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24‑hour operation.

About us…

As a mission‑driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like‑minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Star­wood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.