Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer

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.

Position Summary

The Lead Engineer sets the tone for Sonesta's mission by always going above and beyond for our guests. The role's primary responsibility is to oversee the daily operations of the hotel's engineering function to ensure the physical plant quality and safety standards are consistently met and exceeded. In addition to performing maintenance and repairs, the Lead Engineer provides direction and guidance to the engineering team, coordinates projects with hotel leadership, and ensures preventative maintenance programs are executed effectively. This role serves as both a hands-on technician and a leader, setting the tone for a safe, efficient, and guest-focused environment.

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.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
• 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.
• Provide leadership, training and daily direction to the engineering team.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality, compliance with brand standards, and safety protocols.
• Act as the primary point of contact for emergency situations, ensuring swift resolution and communication with management and staff.

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.

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 Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.