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Maintenance Engineer
Company : Highgate
Location : Trenton, NJ, 08691
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 25 December 2025
Compensation Type
HourlyHighgate Hotels
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com
Location
Graduate Princeton - Princeton, NJ
Overview
The Engineer, 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-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, 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 (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
- 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.
Salary Range: $24-$26 per hour
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 - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly courteouse and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- 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, which includes wearing the 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, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Proficiency in HVAC systems, plumbing repairs, electrical troubleshooting, and familiarity with reading blueprints are vital. In Trenton, Maintenance Engineers often handle complex hotel equipment maintenance, requiring both hands-on skills and knowledge of local safety codes to ensure smooth operations.
Maintenance Engineers typically focus on preventive maintenance, system diagnostics, and repairing specialized equipment like chillers and electronic locks. Unlike general technicians, they apply engineering principles to optimize hotel infrastructure performance, ensuring minimal guest disruption and efficient asset management.
Yes, starting as a Maintenance Engineer opens doors to supervisory roles such as Engineering and Maintenance Manager or Reliability Engineer. With experience in hotel-specific systems and leadership skills, professionals can progress to managing entire property maintenance portfolios in the region.
Highgate emphasizes innovation and digital acumen, so candidates should be comfortable with industry-leading revenue management tools and adaptable to evolving market trends. The role demands not only technical expertise but also proactive problem-solving aligned with Highgate’s hospitality standards.
Highgate offers structured training and encourages cross-functional skill development, allowing Maintenance Engineers to handle everything from HVAC upkeep to electronic lock programming. The company’s global reach provides exposure to diverse hotel brands, enhancing both technical and operational proficiency.
Hourly compensation generally falls between $24 and $26, reflecting the technical demands and experience required. This pay scale aligns with local hospitality maintenance roles and accounts for the specialized skills in HVAC, plumbing, and preventive equipment servicing.
Trenton’s hospitality sector is expanding, boosting demand for maintenance professionals who can manage complex property systems. While competition exists, candidates with diverse technical skills and hospitality experience, such as HVAC and electrical maintenance, have a favorable advantage.
Trenton offers accessible transportation options, but traffic during peak hours can impact commute times. Candidates often weigh proximity to the hotel and available public transit routes to maintain punctuality and work-life balance in this region.
Highgate integrates technology-driven asset management and a diverse portfolio approach, requiring Maintenance Engineers to adapt to various hotel brands and advanced systems. This contrasts with companies focusing solely on legacy brands, offering broader technical challenges and growth.
At Highgate, Maintenance Engineers engage in comprehensive tasks from preventive upkeep to digital lock programming, supported by a global corporate infrastructure. This blend of hands-on work and strategic asset management sets it apart from more narrowly scoped roles nationwide.