Engineer – Hotel Maintenance

Job Description Summary

The Engineer sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests. The primary responsibility is to perform routine maintenance and skilled repairs to the building and equipment, while providing attentive and courteous service to guests, assisting with inquiries, and ensuring a stay filled with amazing moments.

• Position Title: Engineer – Hotel Maintenance
• Location: Sonesta Denver Downtown
• Department: Engineering
• Reports To: Director of Engineering
• Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Pay Range: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour
• Final date to receive applications: July 11th, 2026

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

• 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 the entire shift.

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

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

• Perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise (interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, HVAC, ventilation, water treatment systems, 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 minimize 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 (e.g., 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.

• 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.

• 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

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description may change at any time.

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.