Engineer, HVAC Tech ​/ Heating Engineer

We’re People People. Are you?

We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ).With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).What this role is all about

The position of Engineer is responsible for but not limited to mechanical operation of Chillers, Boilers, Cooling towers, Electrical systems, Fire alarm systems, HVAC units, Air handler’s, as well as guestroom Inn Comm system. Directs maintenance personnel and conducts repairs as well as preventative maintenance in the plant.

What you’ll be doing

Key Job Functions Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair on mechanical equipment.

Identify and troubleshoot problems, make repairs as follows: replace bearings and belts and check for proper alignment, repair fan coil units, replace piping and fittings and maintain appropriate records of preventive maintenance and repairs.

Respond to requests and make the necessary repairs in a timely and courteous manner.

Assist with requests to shut down water, steam and gas supplies.

Change filters on HVAC and fan coil units

Ability to understand guests’ service needs & requests.

Ability to acknowledge guests’ requests in a polite manner

Ability to work all shifts as needed, including holidays, weekends, and vacation/sick relief and during hurricanes

Mechanical skills

Ability to work with computerized energy management systems

Good communication skills and ability to have good judgment

May be required to perform other duties as required by engineering management.

Build solid relationship with your Colleagues Treat colleagues with respect and dignity

Treats people with respect;
Keeps commitments;
Inspires the trust of others;
Works with integrity and ethically;
Upholds organizational values.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations

You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:

G reet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smileU se eye and ear contact and guest’s nameE stablish/anticipate needsS olve and own all requests/complaintsT hank everyone

Qualifications and SkillsA candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

Must have a minimum 2 Class Air Conditioning & Boiler Stationary Engineer’s Certificates Minimum 5 years in school and/or hands-on work experience in buildings with complex plumbing systems.

Individual should have broad, practical experience in the fields of stationary engineering, building maintenance, electrical and plumbing.

Candidate must be familiar hotel systems and equipment in order to make repair within the building preferred.

Education and/or Experience Must have engineering experience and 2nd class Boilers and a 2nd class Air conditioning/Refrigeration license

Must have valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are…