Hotel Maintenance Pro — Guest‑Focused Engineer

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a skilled Engineer to perform general maintenance and repairs, ensuring the quality and safety of the hotel’s physical plant. You’ll maintain the building, equipment and grounds, handle repairs, and conduct preventative maintenance across multiple areas of the hotel.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for hospitality, strong hands-on trade skills, and the ability to provide attentive guest service while following safety regulations and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge and skills or certification in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC or refrigeration.
• Trade school or college coursework in related field preferred.
• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs for building, hotel rooms and equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and ensure equipment operates properly.
• Adhere to safety regulations and brand standards at all times.
• Report unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Inspect and read blueprints or wiring diagrams as needed.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system and lighting fixtures.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Reading/writing

Mathematical skills

Professional communication

Education

Trade school or college coursework

Tools

Blueprint reading

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a skilled Engineer to perform general maintenance and repairs, ensuring the quality and safety of the hotel’s physical plant. You’ll maintain the building, equipment and grounds, handle repairs, and conduct preventative maintenance across multiple areas of the hotel.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for hospitality, strong hands-on trade skills, and the ability to provide attentive guest service while following safety regulations and brand standards.