Hotel Engineering Supervisor

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company匹ch

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company‑Paid Life Insurance

Company‑Paid Short‑Term & Long‑Term DI

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Disability

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking an Engineering Supervisor in Emeryville, CA to lead daily maintenance operations, oversee the engineering team, and ensure hotel facilities meet high standards of safety and guest readiness.

You will drive preventative maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems, while partnering with other departments to support smooth hotel operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, maintenance, facilities, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, hotel maintenance, or building operations.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within hospitality, facilities, or maintenance operations preferred.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and OSHA/fire life safety standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily engineering and maintenance operations across guest rooms, public spaces, back‑of‑house areas, and facilities.
• Train, schedule, and guide engineering and maintenance team members to ensure efficiency and service excellence.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, painting, carpentry, and general upkeep.
• Respond to guest maintenance requests quickly to support satisfaction and safety.
• Troubleshoot and repair hotel equipment, life safety systems, and building infrastructure as needed.
• Monitor maintenance logs, work orders, inspections, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure OSHA, fire and life safety compliance; support renovations and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B, and leadership for seamless operations.
• Maintain clean, organized shops and storage areas; promote a collaborative, service‑oriented culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Carpentry

Preventive maintenance

Building maintenance

Communication

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking an Engineering Supervisor in Emeryville, CA to lead daily maintenance operations, oversee the engineering team, and ensure hotel facilities meet high standards of safety and guest readiness.

You will drive preventative maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems, while partnering with other departments to support smooth hotel operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.