Shift Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to guest room maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on all mechanical equipment including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, and fire safety systems.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and engineering spaces in safe and operational condition.
• Complete daily shift reports and communicate work orders with the engineering team.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of event spaces and support special project work.
• Monitor BMS and respond to equipment alerts or alarms promptly.
• Assist contractors and vendors during scheduled repairs and inspections.
• Support efforts to maintain DOH, OSHA, and local compliance standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the engineering shop and all mechanical areas.
• Rotate on-call responsibilities and respond to emergencies as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in hotel engineering or facilities maintenance.
• Technical training or certification in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical preferred.
• Knowledge of building systems, life safety, and preventative maintenance techniques.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and operate maintenance equipment safely.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines and NYC building codes.
• Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, and safety documents.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to quality and guest satisfaction.
• Good communication and teamwork across departments.
• Flexibility to respond to varying schedules, demands, and emergencies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
• Ability to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Remain active, constantly moving, or prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer throughout work shift.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of constantly moving objects, may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.