Maintenance Engineer - Hospitality Ops & Guest Experience

Sonesta International Hotels; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company 匹

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Emeryville to oversee general repairs, preventative maintenance, painting, plumbing, and engineering support across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas. The role requires hands-on problem solving, high standards, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

You will perform routine repairs, support preventative programs, and collaborate with Housekeeping and Front Office to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance, engineering, facilities, hotel maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, painting, electrical systems, carpentry and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete routine repairs safely and efficiently.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills.

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

Maintenance experience

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical systems

Painting

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Emeryville to oversee general repairs, preventative maintenance, painting, plumbing, and engineering support across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas. The role requires hands-on problem solving, high standards, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

You will perform routine repairs, support preventative programs, and collaborate with Housekeeping and Front Office to ensure smooth