Luxury Hotel Maintenance Engineer - Temporary

Crosby-Hotel-LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Maintenance Engineer for the Warren Street Hotel in New York. You will handle general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, meeting spaces, restaurant, and public areas, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment.

The role requires 2+ years in building maintenance, HVAC experience preferred, and relevant certifications. You will work under the Chief Engineer, maintain safety standards, and contribute to exceptional guest

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a building maintenance engineering role, preferably in a 5-star hotel.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Certification in above trades; Fire Safety Director, FDNY COF's for Sprinkler & Standpipe, back-up generator preferred
• Knowledge of HOTSOS preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving with the ability to diagnose issues and identify effective solutions
• Experience reading, understanding, and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints is preferred

Responsibilities

• Resolve repair issues in guest rooms and suites, including lamps, switches, faucets, sinks, furniture, wallpaper, carpet, and tile
• Respond to guest requests for minor repairs and maintenance assistance
• Promptly respond to and update information in HOTSOS software
• Complete and document total room preventive maintenance rotation, keeping proper records and ensuring Firmdale SOPs
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and machinery
• Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms in guest rooms, lobby, meeting spaces, public areas, and the back of the house on a regular schedule
• Change filters and perform minor HVAC repairs
• Repair and maintain equipment, including vacuum and floor cleaning machines
• Regularly work independently without close supervision
• Be knowledgeable and able to follow hotel emergency and fire safety procedures
• Understand the Do Not Disturb (DND) procedure
• Be highly attentive to small details
• Work as part of a team, assisting others when requested
• Practice good communication with the Chief Engineer, Supervisor, and all other members of the Hotel Management Team
• Consistently demonstrate Firmdale standards of customer service
• Be knowledgeable of hotel fire and emergency procedures
• Adhere to all safety protocols and always maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance
• Have thorough knowledge of the hotel and the company
• Consistently demonstrate Firmdale Core Values, Attention to Detail, Enthusiasm, Passion, Relationships, and Resilience
• Carry out any other reasonable duty to assist in the smooth running of the company

Skills

Maintenance engineering

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Education

Trade certification in relevant trades

Tools

HOTSOS

Job description

Firmdale Hotels is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Maintenance Engineer for the Warren Street Hotel in New York. You will handle general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, meeting spaces, restaurant, and public areas, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment.

The role requires 2+ years in building maintenance, HVAC experience preferred, and relevant certifications. You will work under the Chief Engineer, maintain safety standards, and contribute to exceptional guest