Hospitality Maintenance Engineer — Keep Guests Comfortable

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Fort Lauderdale to keep guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house spaces in top condition. You’ll perform repairs, support preventative maintenance, and handle painting, plumbing, and general engineering tasks to ensure safe, well‑maintained environments.

The role demands hands‑on problem solving, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced hospitality setting while coordinating with housekeeping

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel maintenance, engineering, or building operations.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, painting and carpentry.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine repairs safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair work across guest rooms, public spaces, back‑of‑house areas, and hotel facilities.
• Support preventative maintenance programs for HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, painting, carpentry, and general building upkeep.
• Respond to guest maintenance requests and operational repair needs quickly and professionally to support guest satisfaction.
• Perform painting, patching, touch‑up work, minor plumbing repairs, fixture replacements, and routine engineering tasks as needed.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing hotel equipment, appliances, mechanical systems, and operational issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across maintenance shops, storage areas, equipment rooms, and workspaces.
• Monitor building systems and report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, or operational issues promptly.
• Follow OSHA regulations, hotel safety procedures, preventative maintenance standards, and operational policies at all times.
• Support renovation projects, room inspections, and facility improvement initiatives as needed.
• Partner closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and hotel leadership teams to support smooth hotel operations.
• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and operational documentation accurately.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance

Engineering

Facilities

HVAC

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Carpentry

Building operations

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Fort Lauderdale to keep guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house spaces in top condition. You’ll perform repairs, support preventative maintenance, and handle painting, plumbing, and general engineering tasks to ensure safe, well‑maintained environments.

The role demands hands‑on problem solving, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced hospitality setting while coordinating with housekeeping