Engineering Supervisor

Sonesta; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking an Engineering Supervisor at our Fort Lauderdale property to lead maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring the hotel stays guest-ready, safe, and fully operational.

You will supervise daily tasks, support preventative maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life-safety systems, and collaborate with Housekeeping, Front Office and F&B to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior engineering or maintenance supervisory experience in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hotel equipment and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily engineering and maintenance operations across guest rooms, public spaces, and facilities.
• Support, train, schedule, and guide engineering team members to ensure operational efficiency.
• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and general building upkeep.
• Respond to guest maintenance requests and repair needs quickly and professionally.
• Monitor maintenance logs, inspections, and documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with housekeeping, front office, and F&B to support seamless operations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Hospitality operations knowledge

Tools

HVAC systems maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

Exceptional guest experiences rely on safe, efficient, and well‑maintained hotels — and our Engineering team helps make that happen behind the scenes every day. As the Engineering Supervisor, you’ll help lead hotel maintenance and engineering operations while ensuring the property remains fully operational, guest‑ready, and maintained to the highest standards. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands‑on problem solving, team leadership, and supporting hotel operations in a fast‑paced hospitality environment. You’ll oversee maintenance tasks, support preventative maintenance programs, guide engineering team members, and help ensure smooth daily operations across the property. If you’re dependable, technically skilled, and passionate about hospitality operations — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

Supervise daily engineering and maintenance operations across guest rooms, public spaces, back‑of‑house areas, and hotel facilities. Support, train, schedule, and guide engineering and maintenance team members to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence. Perform and oversee preventative maintenance programs for HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, painting, carpentry, mechanical equipment, and general building upkeep. Respond to guest maintenance requests and operational repair needs quickly and professionally to support guest satisfaction. Assist with troubleshooting and repairing hotel equipment, appliances, life safety systems, and building infrastructure. Monitor maintenance logs, work orders, inspections, and engineering documentation to ensure operational accuracy and compliance. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, hotel safety procedures, fire and life safety standards, and preventative maintenance policies. Support renovation projects, vendor coordination, inventory management, and facility improvement initiatives as needed. Partner closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and hotel leadership teams to support seamless hotel operations. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness across engineering shops, storage areas, and maintenance spaces. Help foster a positive, collaborative, and service‑focused work environment aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture. Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

Previous engineering, maintenance, facilities, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, hotel maintenance, or building operations experience preferred. Previous leadership or supervisory experience within hospitality, facilities, or maintenance operations preferred. Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, painting, carpentry, and general building maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot and complete maintenance repairs efficiently and safely. Knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire and life safety standards, and hospitality maintenance compliance procedures preferred. Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced hospitality environment. Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on‑call support as needed. A passion for hospitality, teamwork, operational excellence, and creating safe and welcoming guest experiences.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Company‑Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these)

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues. If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.