Engineering Supervisor

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation • Sonesta Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

The Engineering Supervisor helps lead hotel maintenance and engineering operations to keep the property operational, guest-ready, safe, and well maintained. This hands-on supervisory role oversees maintenance work, supports preventative maintenance programs, guides engineering team members, and helps ensure smooth daily hotel operations. The position works with other hotel departments and supports guest satisfaction through timely, professional responses to maintenance needs.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, painting, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete maintenance repairs efficiently and safely.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Flexible availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call support as needed.
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, operational excellence, and creating safe and welcoming guest experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in engineering, maintenance, facilities, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, hotel maintenance, or building operations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in hospitality, facilities, or maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire and life safety standards, and hospitality maintenance compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily engineering and maintenance operations across guest rooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, and hotel facilities.
• Support, train, schedule, and guide engineering and maintenance team members.
• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, painting, carpentry, mechanical equipment, and general building upkeep.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest maintenance requests and operational repair needs.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing hotel equipment, appliances, life safety systems, and building infrastructure.
• Monitor maintenance logs, work orders, inspections, and engineering documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, hotel safety procedures, fire and life safety standards, and preventative maintenance policies.
• Support renovation projects, vendor coordination, inventory management, and facility improvement initiatives as needed.
• Partner with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and hotel leadership teams to support hotel operations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness in engineering shops, storage areas, and maintenance spaces.
• Help foster a positive, collaborative, service-focused work environment aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Educational assistance
• Sonesta hotel discounts
• Additional perks and employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed