Hotel Maintenance Technician - Hands-On & Guest-Focused

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance and upkeep across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas. This hands-on role focuses on repairs, preventive maintenance, painting, plumbing, and engineering support in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will troubleshoot hotel equipment, assist with renovations, and coordinate with Housekeeping and Front Office to ensure guest satisfaction while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance, engineering, facilities, hotel maintenance, painting, plumbing, HVAC, or building operations experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical systems, carpentry, and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete routine repairs safely.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and operational quality.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call support as needed.
• Technical certifications, trade school training, or hospitality engineering experience preferred.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, operational excellence, and creating safe and welcoming guest experiences.

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

General maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Customer service

Tools

Trade certification

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance and upkeep across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas. This hands-on role focuses on repairs, preventive maintenance, painting, plumbing, and engineering support in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will troubleshoot hotel equipment, assist with renovations, and coordinate with Housekeeping and Front Office to ensure guest satisfaction while maintaining safety