Engineering Supervisor

Job Description Summary

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the hotel’s facilities, equipment, and systems are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with brand and regulatory standards. This role provides leadership and guidance to the engineering team, coordinates preventative maintenance programs, and ensures timely completion of work orders while supporting guest satisfaction and operational efficiency

Job Description

Job Duties: Responsible for training and the development of staff, including assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting, and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.

Leads and directs the work of other employees. Level I supervisors typically complete the same tasks as the subordinate employees.

Work Environment

• Both the interior and exterior of the building with frequent guest and staff 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 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 and walk for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in hotel engineering/maintenance; previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

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).

Qualifications And Requirements:

• 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 coursework in a related field preferred.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field is preferred. 
• 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 Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$25

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 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.