Hotel Engineering Supervisor — Guest-Ready Ops

Sonesta; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking an Engineering Supervisor at our Fort Lauderdale property to lead maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring the hotel stays guest-ready, safe, and fully operational.

You will supervise daily tasks, support preventative maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life-safety systems, and collaborate with Housekeeping, Front Office and F&B to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior engineering or maintenance supervisory experience in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hotel equipment and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily engineering and maintenance operations across guest rooms, public spaces, and facilities.
• Support, train, schedule, and guide engineering team members to ensure operational efficiency.
• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and general building upkeep.
• Respond to guest maintenance requests and repair needs quickly and professionally.
• Monitor maintenance logs, inspections, and documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with housekeeping, front office, and F&B to support seamless operations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Hospitality operations knowledge

Tools

HVAC systems maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking an Engineering Supervisor at our Fort Lauderdale property to lead maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring the hotel stays guest-ready, safe, and fully operational.

You will supervise daily tasks, support preventative maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life-safety systems, and collaborate with Housekeeping, Front Office and F&B to deliver exceptional guest experiences.