Watch Engineer

MCR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Retirement Options

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

TWA Hotel seeks a Watch Engineer to inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC, air quality control, and refrigeration equipment at the Jamaica, New York property. You will perform daily mechanical inspections, monitor and adjust building temperatures, and analyze energy usage to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires an HVAC certification (FDNY Refrigeration Engineer Q01) and the ability to work in confined spaces, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• HVAC Certification - FDNY Refrigeration Engineer Q01 qualification.
• Able to move in confined or elevated spaces.
• Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Flexible schedule that includes days, nights, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and report them.
• Complete safety training and certifications to perform task.
• Follow policies for safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
• Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling chemicals and SDS.
• Monitor energy and utilities usage to optimize costs and efficiency.
• Maintain daily operation logs and coordinate with vendors for large-scale issues.

Skills

Physical fitness

Mobility in confined spaces

Stair/Ladder climbing

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Safety minded

Flexible schedule

Education

FDNY Refrigeration Engineer Q01 certification

Tools

Lockout/Tagout system

Energy management software

Boiler/chiller testing equipment

Job description

TWA Hotel, 1 Idlewild Drive, Jamaica, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM

TWA Hotel

The Watch Engineer inspects, repairs, and maintains HVAC, air quality control, and refrigeration equipment. Maintain and conduct daily inspections of the mechanical facilities. Monitor and control property temperature. Monitor and analyze energy and utilities usage. Calibrate all controls, gauges, meters, and other equipment. Assemble, install, test, repair, and maintain electrical systems or electronic wiring. Assemble, install, and maintain pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, etc. Perform routine pool and spa maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and report them
• Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks
• Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary to avoid injury
• Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
• Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment
• Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information
• Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional
• Welcome and acknowledge each guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible
• Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner
• Aid individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones)
• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate, and professional language
• Aid coworkers when needed
• Exchange information with other employees using electronic devices
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other team members and departments
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines
• Removal of snow and maintenance of ice management if needed
• Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work
• Ensure that all flammable materials are stored in OSHA and EPA approved containment devices
• Repair miscellaneous gas, electric, and steam appliances, including kitchen equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication
• Install and maintain appliances, electronics, and equipment
• Report any serious maintenance problems, unusual findings, or safety hazards
• Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment
• Monitor and control property temperature to ensure guest comfort
• Test batteries in generators, fire pump, emergency lighting, UPS, etc.
• Comply with the life safety checklist, including completing the fire-pump run test and generator run test in accordance with local jurisdictions and company policies
• Conduct daily inspections of the property's mechanical plant to ensure optimum operating conditions and prevent unnecessary down time or mechanical interruption of operations
• Assist in training mechanical level and other departmental hires on equipment, policies, and procedures
• Monitor and analyze energy and utilities usage in the property and on grounds using energy management computer software according to company policies, including the efficiency of boiler, chiller, cooling tower, and lighting
• Maintain proper maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions
• Record information for unfinished calls into pass-on logbook prior to shift change
• Track status of open maintenance issues using computer software, logbook, etc.
• Coordinate with, monitor, and supervise outside vendors to resolve large-scale engineering problems
• Provide support to vendors on property such as pest control or holiday decorators
• Inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC, air quality control, and refrigeration equipment (e.g., boilers, chillers, and air handling units/controls), including charging refrigeration systems, replacing air filters, and cleaning coils
• Test and record boiler, condenser, and open/closed loop systems water quality and take any necessary corrective action such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
• Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners
• Monitor and inspect boiler equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions, and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely
• Fire gas- or oil-fed boilers using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps

Requirements

• HVAC Certification - FDNY Refrigeration Engineer Q01 qualification
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees
• Ability to move in confined or elevated spaces
• Ability to move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces
• Ability to move up and down stairs, service ramps and ladders
• Ability to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight
• Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing more than 100 pounds with assistance
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pound without assistance
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift
• A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach
• A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel

Our Company

• MCR is the3rd-largest hotel owner-operatorin the United States.
• Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
• MCR has a$5.0 billion portfolioof148 premium-branded hotelscontaining more than 22,000 guestrooms across37 states and 106 cities.
• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
• MCR was namedone of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
• MCR is a three-time recipient of theMarriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of theHilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
• For the TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport, MCR won theDevelopment of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA

What we offer/What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

TWA Hotel, 1 Idlewild Drive, Jamaica, New York, United States of America