Job Description Summary

The Engineer performs general maintenance work to ensure hotel physical plant quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained. The Engineer takes care of the building, equipment and grounds of the hotel. This position will perform maintenance and repairs, and preventative maintenance, to all areas of the hotel.

Job Description

Paints, stains and varnishes using brushes and rollersRepairs surfaces, plaster, trim and sheetrock, sands sandblast and burns as needed old finishes,Erects scaffold and ladders as neededAbility to mix and match paint, requisitions supplies, refinishing as needed furniture, hangs and repairs wall paper and vinylPerform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool-if applicable, etc. Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning safety or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policy and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and consistency.  Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.  May educate and train hotel staff in the safe and proper use of equipment. Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc., replenishes supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimizes waste. Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.May also perform other minor maintenance and repairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties as needed.Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departmentsAssist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Advanced vocational training plus two years of experience in painting, general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Professional certification and license, if required by law. 

This job requires ability to perform the following:

Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100-300 poundsFrequently standing up and moving about the facilityFrequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facilityFrequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling

Other:

Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as painting and dry wallPlumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc. overall knowledgeCommunication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other supervisors, hotel staff and hotel guests.Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive their instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Work Area:  All areas of facility.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital IndemnityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.