Engineer 1
Highgate Hotels, LP, New York, NY, United States
Overview
The Engineer, Level 1, is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees.
Responsibilities
Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical, etc.).
Take required readings on equipment.
Test cooling tower and record readings.
Replace and program televisions as needed.
Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
Perform furniture repair.
Replace and repair pumps.
Perform plumbing repairs (e.g. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings).
Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
Trace and repair all types of water lines.
Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
Paint designated areas.
Repair and finish sheet rock.
Repair all types of wall coverings.
Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful.
Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
Heavy work - capable of exerting significant physical effort; must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and guests in a courteous, service-oriented manner.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling (which will vary according to the needs of the hotel).
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and nametag.
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to understand and apply complex information from various sources to meet objectives.
Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Location
Location: Formerly known as the Gansevoort Park Avenue, this 249-room hotel has been rebranded as the Royalton Park Avenue. Located in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood, the hotel features a three-story atrium lobby, a rooftop pool and bar, and is part of Highgate’s portfolio.
Details
Requisition ID: 2026-73989
Category: Engineering
Job Location: US-NY-New York
Property: Royalton Park Avenue
Compensation Minimum: USD $31.34/Hr.
Compensation Maximum: USD $41.79/Hr.
Compensation Type: Hourly
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The Engineer, Level 1, is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees.
Responsibilities
Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical, etc.).
Take required readings on equipment.
Test cooling tower and record readings.
Replace and program televisions as needed.
Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
Perform furniture repair.
Replace and repair pumps.
Perform plumbing repairs (e.g. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings).
Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
Trace and repair all types of water lines.
Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
Paint designated areas.
Repair and finish sheet rock.
Repair all types of wall coverings.
Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful.
Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
Heavy work - capable of exerting significant physical effort; must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and guests in a courteous, service-oriented manner.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling (which will vary according to the needs of the hotel).
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and nametag.
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to understand and apply complex information from various sources to meet objectives.
Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Location
Location: Formerly known as the Gansevoort Park Avenue, this 249-room hotel has been rebranded as the Royalton Park Avenue. Located in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood, the hotel features a three-story atrium lobby, a rooftop pool and bar, and is part of Highgate’s portfolio.
Details
Requisition ID: 2026-73989
Category: Engineering
Job Location: US-NY-New York
Property: Royalton Park Avenue
Compensation Minimum: USD $31.34/Hr.
Compensation Maximum: USD $41.79/Hr.
Compensation Type: Hourly
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