Hotel Maintenance Technician – Shift Engineer

Highgate Hotels, LP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlas Hotel in Boston is seeking a Maintenance Technician / Shift Engineer to keep the property in peak condition while minimizing disruption to guests. You will perform repairs on HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and other equipment, and read blueprints to diagnose issues.

Ideal candidates have hotel maintenance experience, can multitask, and are committed to safety and high service standards. The role requires flexibility in hours and strong communication with staff and guests.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade school/college coursework in related field preferred.
• At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field required.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Must be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system and replace parts as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical systems.
• Take required readings on equipment and log results.
• Test cooling tower and record readings.
• Repair and program hotel electronic systems and fixtures.
• Repair plumbing, lighting, and fixtures as required.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Ensure work complies with local, state, and Federal codes.

Skills

Maintenance skills

HVAC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

Trade school/college coursework

Job description

The Atlas Hotel in Boston is seeking a Maintenance Technician / Shift Engineer to keep the property in peak condition while minimizing disruption to guests. You will perform repairs on HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and other equipment, and read blueprints to diagnose issues.

Ideal candidates have hotel maintenance experience, can multitask, and are committed to safety and high service standards. The role requires flexibility in hours and strong communication with staff and guests.