Maintenance Manager

Hotel 48LEX New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel 48LEX New York is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead engineering operations, ensuring guest comfort and safety. You will supervise maintenance staff, schedule preventive work, and coordinate vendor bids.

The role requires strong HVAC, electrical, and plumbing knowledge with adherence to brand standards. The position includes overseeing room inspections, small projects, life-safety maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations, while supporting sustainability and operational

Qualifications

• Experience supervising engineers or maintenance staff in a hotel or similar setting.
• HVAC certification is required to support building systems.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee associates and ensure the hotel meets brand standards and safety.
• Inspect rooms, identify repair needs, and coordinate repairs.
• Coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for third-party vendors.
• Manage small projects and report on progress and outcomes.
• Perform preventative maintenance and keep PM records up to date.
• Maintain life safety systems and ensure 100% operability.
• Follow safety protocols and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC certification

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Education

High School diploma or trade school

Job description

Opportunity: Maintenance Manager

Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Potential Career Path

Chief Engineer - Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rdparty vendors.
• Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM’s on all rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds
• Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Certifications may be required.
• HVAC certification is required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.