General Maintenance Engineer

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and carpentry systems; perform interior painting and cosmetic touch-ups; and complete preventive

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Customer service

Maintenance planning

Education

Trade school certification

Tools

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

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"Our leaders have always encouraged us to try new approaches and learn by experimentation. The biggest learning through this was that persistence and calculated risks, pay off."

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

• Experience in a luxury or lifestyle hotel environment.
• Trade school certification or technical training.
• Experience working with preventive maintenance software systems.
• Technical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance execution
• Time management
• Reliability and accountability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Safety awareness
• Problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

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