Hotel Maintenance Engineer – Hands-On & Multi-Skilled

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Birch Ocean Front (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

HSA with company match

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick time

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

Hotel discounts

Employee perks

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Florida is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support hotel operations, performing general repairs, preventative maintenance, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical tasks, and routine engineering activities across guest rooms and public areas.

You will troubleshoot issues, maintain logs, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with housekeeping and hotel leadership to uphold high standards in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance, engineering, facilities, hotel maintenance, painting, plumbing, HVAC, or building operations experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Maintenance

Engineering

Facilities

Hotel maintenance

HVAC

Problem solving

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Florida is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support hotel operations, performing general repairs, preventative maintenance, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical tasks, and routine engineering activities across guest rooms and public areas.

You will troubleshoot issues, maintain logs, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with housekeeping and hotel leadership to uphold high standards in a fast-paced hospitality environment.