Hospitality Maintenance Technician — Keep Rooms Guest-Ready

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company 2%

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 5%

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term 2x

Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep of our hotels. You’ll perform repairs across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas while contributing to preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and more.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with Housekeeping and Front Office teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance, engineering, facilities, hotel maintenance, painting, plumbing, HVAC, or building operations experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical systems, carpentry, and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete routine repairs safely and efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and operational quality.

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 experience

Engineering experience

Facilities and building operations

HVAC knowledge

Painting and plumbing basics

Strong communication and teamwork

Education

Trade school training

Technical certifications

Hospitality engineering experience preferred

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep of our hotels. You’ll perform repairs across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas while contributing to preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and more.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with Housekeeping and Front Office teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences.