Hotel Maintenance Engineer – Hands-On Repairs & Upkeep

The Colonnade Hotel; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colonnade Hotel in Boston is seeking a General Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, meeting spaces, and front-of-house areas. The role includes minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, wallpaper, and carpentry tasks, with strong communication to respond to guest calls.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in building maintenance, preferably in a hotel setting, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year building maintenance experience is required, with hotel experience preferred.
• Good customer skills are also required.
• Possess visual ability to identify colors and patterns, measure lengths and quantities and assess areas for repair.
• Must have all around skills and be able to make minor electrical, plumbing, a/c, painting, wallpaper and carpentry repairs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint surfaces of building structure, furniture and equipment using proper application techniques and various products.
• Install and repair covered wall and ceiling surfaces throughout the Hotel.
• Perform all duties required as Fire Alarm Response Team.
• Respond to guest room calls with effective communication.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Electrical repairs

Plumbing repairs

Painting

Carpentry

AC repairs

Wallpaper knowledge

Wall coverings knowledge

Job description

The Colonnade Hotel in Boston is seeking a General Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, meeting spaces, and front-of-house areas. The role includes minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, wallpaper, and carpentry tasks, with strong communication to respond to guest calls.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in building maintenance, preferably in a hotel setting, and strong customer service skills.