Shift Engineer

The FAENA Movement is one of culture, art and community. The FAENA Culture is steeped in the warmth and traditions of the south combining authentic and attentive hospitality with the world’s finest amenities. We act as a catalyst in making dreams a reality with the collaboration of ideas. Creating carefully curated spaces paired with excellence in service to delight the most sophisticated guests as they are indulged by the FAENA Culture.

Following Buenos Aires and Miami Beach, Faena New York, will find its home at 500 West 18th Street, overlooking the High Line in a building designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. This latest opening will be synonymous with sophistication, glamour, breathtaking artwork, and cultural trendsetting. This opening will mark the resurgence of luxury nightlife experiences in New York with dynamic food and beverage venues and programming that will make Faena the ultimate destination for the sophisticated traveler to New York.

The Shift Engineer is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs to the building, guest rooms, back-of-house, and equipment throughout the property. This position ensures the consistent upkeep of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and a luxury environment for guests and colleagues. 

This full-time position has an hourly compensation of $35.00 an hour.

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. 

• 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. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.