Maintenance Engineer

Tarrytown House Estate; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrytown House Estate in Tarrytown, NY is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a full-time on-site role to maintain hotel facilities, systems, and equipment ensuring a safe, functional environment for guests and staff.

You will inspect and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, perform preventive maintenance, respond to work orders, and assist with setup for meetings and events while upholding safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with building systems and guest room components in a hospitality or facilities setting.
• Troubleshooting, diagnostics, and system performance optimization.
• Ability to schedule, document, and complete routine inspections and servicing.
• Basic electrical repairs and safety checks; support of facility power systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in the property.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep facilities in good working order.
• Address guest room and common area issues as they arise.
• Respond to work orders in a timely manner and document work performed.
• Collaborate with facilities and operations teams on daily tasks.
• Assist with setup and maintenance for meetings and events.
• Uphold safety and compliance standards across the property.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance Engineering

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications or vocational training in building maintenance or engineering

Job description

Company Description

Tarrytown House Estate is a historic hotel and meeting facility situated on 26 acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley, just 25 miles from Midtown Manhattan. The property features well-appointed lodging across two impressive 19th-century mansions, a carriage house, a cottage, and a contemporary atrium-style building with conference facilities and guest rooms. Located in Tarrytown, New York, the area has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of “America’s Prettiest Towns,” offering an attractive setting for team members and guests alike. The estate blends historical charm with modern conveniences, creating a distinctive environment for hospitality, events, and professional growth.

Role Description

The Maintenance Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based at Tarrytown House Estate in Tarrytown, NY. This role is responsible for performing routine and emergency maintenance on hotel facilities, systems, and equipment to ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment for guests and staff. Day-to-day tasks include inspecting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; performing preventive maintenance; addressing guest room and common area issues; and responding to work orders in a timely manner. The Maintenance Engineer will collaborate with the facilities and operations teams, assist with setup and maintenance for meetings and events, and help uphold safety and compliance standards across the property.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Equipment Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair for building systems and guest room components.
• Candidates should possess skills in Maintenance Engineering for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and system performance optimization.
• Candidates should possess skills in Preventive Maintenance to schedule, document, and complete routine inspections and servicing.
• Candidates should possess skills in Electrical Maintenance for basic electrical repairs, safety checks, and support of facility power systems.
• Relevant qualifications include prior experience in hospitality or commercial facilities maintenance, knowledge of building safety codes, and familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to prioritize multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Ability to work on-site, including evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed, and to perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and climbing ladders.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications or vocational training in building maintenance or engineering are preferred.