Hotel Maintenance Engineer - HVAC & Facilities

Highgate Hotels, LP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels, LP is seeking a Substitute Watch Engineer for M Social Times Square Hotel in New York. The role focuses on maintaining guest comfort through HVAC repairs, preventive maintenance, electrical and plumbing work, and keeping meticulous maintenance records.

The position requires reading blueprints, strong multitasking, effective communication, and flexibility with hours. This level-1 engineer ensures safety and code compliance while supporting daily hotel operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel-related experience preferred.
• At least one year of progressive hotel-related experience.
• Flexible with long hours; able to lift heavy weights.
• Able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Effective communication with employees and guests.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to hotel HVAC systems and replace components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, and electrical systems.
• Record readings and test equipment (cooling tower, pools).
• Replace and program TVs, lights, pumps, and plumbing fixtures.
• Maintain repair records and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school/College coursework

Job description

Highgate Hotels, LP is seeking a Substitute Watch Engineer for M Social Times Square Hotel in New York. The role focuses on maintaining guest comfort through HVAC repairs, preventive maintenance, electrical and plumbing work, and keeping meticulous maintenance records.

The position requires reading blueprints, strong multitasking, effective communication, and flexibility with hours. This level-1 engineer ensures safety and code compliance while supporting daily hotel operations.