Hotel Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Engineer sets the tone for Sonesta's mission by always going above and beyond for our guests. The role's primary responsibility is to perform routine maintenance and skilled repairs to the building and equipment. The Engineer shall provide attentive and courteous service to guests, assist guests with inquiries, and ensure their stay with Sonesta is filled with Amazing Moments.
The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

Job Description

Position Title: Engineer – Hotel Maintenance

Location: Sonesta Denver Downtown

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: $24.00 to $25.00 per hour

Application Deadline:January 4th, 2025

Job Summary

The Engineer sets the tone for Sonesta's mission by always going above and beyond for our guests. The role's primary responsibility is to perform routine maintenance and skilled repairs to the building and equipment. The Engineer shall provide attentive and courteous service to guests, assist guests with inquiries, and ensure their stay with Sonesta is filled with Amazing Moments.

The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

Job Description

Work Environment

• Interior and exterior of building with potential for guest-facing contact.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures inside and outside of the building.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, stooping and reaching.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
• Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience

• Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.
• Trade school and/or college course work in related field preferred.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Perform general 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, water treatment systems, and swimming pool, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a regular basis and ensure that assigned equipment is maintained and operational.
• Adhere to federal, state and local safety regulations, brand standards and other compliance requirements.
• Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc.
• Replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner and minimizes waste.
• Take required readings on equipment.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Paint designated areas and perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
• Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures and repair all types of wall coverings.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
• Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
• Display professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Attend departmental pre-shift and mandatory meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances.
• Professional verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Prioritization and time management skills.

Additional Job Description

Pay: $24.00 to $25.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and job-specific experience/overall experience.

Application Deadline: This job posting will be closed on January 4th, 2025

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 full-time employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings