General Maintenance Engineer

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 61,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

Seville NoMad Hotel in Manhattan is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering team. This role maintains the hotel's physical plant, guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities to ensure a safe, comfortable guest experience.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with experience in hotel or similar environments who can troubleshoot and repair building systems while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and service.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a hotel, commercial building, or similar environment.
Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and determine appropriate solutions.
Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout guest rooms, corridors, public spaces, meeting areas, and back-of-house locations.
Respond promptly to guest service requests and maintenance work orders.
Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and mechanical systems.
Repair and maintain doors, locks, windows, furniture, fixtures, and finishes.
Perform interior painting projects, including surface preparation and finishing.
Maintain guest room and public area appearance through touch-up painting and cosmetic repairs.
Repair wall surfaces, ceilings, woodwork, trim, and other finishes to meet luxury standards.
Complete preventive maintenance assignments according to schedules.
Assist with operation, monitoring, and maintenance of HVAC systems, boilers and hot water systems, domestic water systems, pumps and motors.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Tools

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

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"When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means. "

The Seville NoMad Hotel is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team. This position is responsible for maintaining the hotel's physical plant, guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities to ensure a safe, comfortable, and exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with experience in hotel, commercial, or residential building maintenance who can effectively troubleshoot and repair building systems while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and service.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in preserving the condition, appearance, and functionality of the property while supporting daily hotel operations.

Building, Guest Room & Painting Maintenance

Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout guest rooms, corridors, public spaces, meeting areas, and back-of-house locations.
Respond promptly to guest service requests and maintenance work orders.
Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and mechanical systems.
Repair and maintain doors, locks, windows, furniture, fixtures, and finishes.
Perform interior painting projects, including surface preparation, patching drywall, skim coating, sanding, priming, and finish painting.
Maintain guest room and public area appearance through touch-up painting and cosmetic repairs.
Repair wall surfaces, ceilings, woodwork, trim, and other finishes to ensure the hotel consistently meets luxury hospitality presentation standards.
Complete preventive maintenance assignments according to established schedules.

Mechanical Systems Operations

Assist with the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of:
- HVAC systems
- Boilers and hot water systems
- Domestic water systems
- Pumps and motors
Conduct inspections to identify operational issues and potential hazards.
Report major repair needs and equipment deficiencies to Engineering leadership.

Safety & Compliance

Comply with all OSHA, local, state, and company safety standards.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Participate in emergency response procedures and property safety initiatives.
Ensure compliance with hotel, brand, and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, and other hotel departments to address maintenance needs.
Support hotel projects and capital improvement initiatives.
Assist in maintaining inventory of engineering tools, equipment, and supplies.

Why Join Seville NoMad?

Located in the heart of Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood, Seville NoMad offers a unique hospitality experience blending historic character with contemporary service. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

If you are a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping facilities operating at their best and enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Range:

Hourly: $33.21 - $44.29 based on qualifications and experience.

Seville NoMad and Hyatt are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our teams and enrich the experiences we create for our guests.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a hotel, commercial building, residential property, or similar environment.
Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and determine appropriate solutions.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, climbing ladders, bending, and working in confined spaces.
Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins as needed.

Preferred