Maintenance Engineer — Hospitality Ops & Repairs

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 


Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to perform general maintenance, preventative care, and hands-on repairs across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas. You will support HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry tasks, ensure safety, and uphold high operational standards in a fast-paced hotel environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, teamwork with hotel leadership, and a commitment to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, engineering, facilities, or building operations preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, painting, electrical systems, carpentry, and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete routine repairs safely and efficiently.

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

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Carpentry

Painting

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Technical certifications

Trade school training

Tools

OSHA knowledge

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to perform general maintenance, preventative care, and hands-on repairs across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas. You will support HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry tasks, ensure safety, and uphold high operational standards in a fast-paced hotel environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, teamwork with hotel leadership, and a commitment to guest satisfaction.