Hotel Maintenance Engineer: Hands-On, Fast-Paced Ops

Sonesta Hotels; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term DI

Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in Atlanta is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to keep guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas safe, well-maintained, and fully operational.

You will perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, painting, plumbing, and assist with renovations, working with Housekeeping and Front Office to ensure smooth hotel operations and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of general maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical systems, carpentry, and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete routine repairs safely and efficiently.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

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

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Painting

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification in HVAC/electrical/plumbing (preferred)

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels in Atlanta is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to keep guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas safe, well-maintained, and fully operational.

You will perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, painting, plumbing, and assist with renovations, working with Housekeeping and Front Office to ensure smooth hotel operations and guest satisfaction.