Watch Engineer

petersonschool.online; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Langham Hotel, Boston is seeking a skilled Facilities Engineer to maintain and operate building systems, prioritizing safety and guest satisfaction. The role emphasizes PM shifts and occasional overnight coverage to ensure seamless operations across guest areas and back‑of‑house spaces.

Responsibilities include preventative HVAC work, fire protection monitoring, boiler operations, and coordination with contractors. Strong English communication and basic tool skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to use computers, emails, spreadsheets, and BMS.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, fans, pumps, and boiler room equipment.
• Basic hand and power tool usage.
• Electric and plumbing basics preferred.
• Maintain required Mass General Laws licenses.

Responsibilities

• Complete and record scheduled rounds for building equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC and site deficiencies.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls and determine actions.
• Monitor plant systems via Building Management System and adjust as needed.
• Operate boiler per state requirements and report issues.
• Prepare pass-on reports detailing work and conditions.
• Monitor fire protection alarms and respond to troubles.
• Perform boiler water chemistry tests.
• Coordinate with manager and subcontractors by phone.
• Assist onboarding of new personnel and maintain safety practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computers & BMS

HVAC knowledge

Hand & power tools

Electric & plumbing basics

Mass General Laws licenses

Job description

Company: The Langham Hotel, Boston Location: 250 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Maintain and operate all building systems in a safe and efficient manner including life safety systems. Respond and resolve all guest requests and emergencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Complete and record scheduled rounds for all building equipment. Make adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment as well as deficiencies in guest rooms.
• Respond to all routine and emergency calls, determine course of action, and resolve.
• Monitor plant systems continuously via Building Management System on the computer. Make adjustments as needed and physically check all abnormalities.
• Operate high pressure steam boiler per state law requirements and report all issues to EIC (engineer in charge). Fill out state log books.
• Remain on-duty until properly relieved by next shift engineer.
• Generate a pass-on report e-mail of all shift work performed and any abnormal conditions experienced during the shift, along with plant status.
• Monitor and respond to all fire protection system alarms and troubles
• Perform boiler water chemistry tests.
• Additional shift work as assigned.
• Contact manager and sub-contractors to coordinate work and issues with phone.
• Knowledge of fire emergency procedures and duties of all assisting personnel.
• Follow all safety procedures including utilization of proper personal protective equipment and adherence to all sustainability procedures.
• Follow all lock out tag out procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on auxiliary equipment and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain all mechanical spaces in a clean, safe, and professional manner.
• Assist in the on-boarding of incoming personnel.
• Maintain all tools in a safe condition and report all deficiencies.
• Assist other engineers and departments as needed.
• Additional duties not mentioned above may also be requested by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift/carry up to 75 lbs.
• Stand for length of shift.
• Stand, sit, reach, grasp, walk, climb, kneel, squat/bend, push/pull.
• Ability to properly operate hand and power tools

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Ability to use computers including but not limited to emails, spreadsheets, and building management systems
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, motor driven fans, and pumps.
• A working knowledge of the use of hand and power tools used in operating, maintaining and repairing boiler room equipment, plant systems, and guest room appliances.
• Basic electric and plumbing skills preferred.
• Maintain all required licenses per Mass General Laws.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE /LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES / REQUIRED:

• Two years of HVAC or other facility maintenance experience desired.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must be available to work primarilyPM shifts, including two overnight shifts on Friday and Saturday shifts during the week.