Area Maintenance Technician

A&R Group; Daphne, Mobile (AL, AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A&R Group Hospitality is seeking an experienced Area Maintenance Technician to support our Mobile, AL market. This on-site role covers three hotel brands and requires hands-on maintenance across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and safety systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in hotel or facility maintenance, 3+ years of multi-property oversight, and is capable of travel between properties. A CPO certification is required or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in hotel, facility, or building maintenance.
• 3+ years of management or multi-property oversight experience.
• CPO certification required or within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license, clean MVR, and active automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and pool/spa equipment at Mobile hotels.
• Monitor pool and spa operations in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist on-site Chief Engineers and maintenance staff with hands-on guidance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure safety standards and building regulations compliance.
• Document maintenance activities and report on PM, corrective actions, and capital needs.
• Respond to maintenance requests from guests and staff in a timely, professional manner.
• Support energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for repairs and capital projects.
• Provide after-hours and emergency support, including on-call rotations.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Office software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Daphne, AL 36526, Area Maintenance Technician - Mobile, AL

Location: Mobile, AL (serving our Hampton, Home2 Suites, and Holiday Inn Express hotels, with travel between properties)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Hourly, Non-Exempt

About the Role

A&R Group Hospitality is hiring an experienced Area Maintenance Technician to support our Mobile, AL market. This hands‑on maintenance role covers our Hampton by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, and Holiday Inn Express hotels, ensuring building systems — including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire safety, and pool/spa systems — stay in proper working order. If you're a skilled maintenance professional with hotel or facility experience and enjoy variety, travel, and hands‑on problem‑solving across a portfolio of properties, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Perform repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on building systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and pool/spa equipment at our Mobile hotels.
• Maintain and monitor pool and spa operations in compliance with local health and safety regulations, including chemical testing, water balance, and equipment upkeep.
• Assist on‑site Chief Engineers and maintenance staff with hands‑on technical guidance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with safety standards, health codes, and building regulations.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment status, and report on preventive maintenance, corrective actions, and capital improvement needs.
• Respond to maintenance requests from guests and staff in a timely, professional manner.
• Support energy conservation, sustainability, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors on repairs, service calls, and capital projects.
• Provide after‑hours and emergency support, including on‑call rotations, weekends, holidays, and severe weather response.
• Travel regularly between the Hampton, Home2 Suites, and Holiday Inn Express properties in the Mobile market.
• Foster strong working relationships with hotel management teams, maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Promote a positive company image and uphold Hilton and IHG brand standards at all three properties.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of hotel, facility, or building maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of management or multi‑property oversight experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pool/spa, and fire safety systems.
• Certified Pool and Spa Operator (CPO) certification required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license, clean MVR, and active automobile insurance required.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between assigned properties.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and during severe weather conditions as needed.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Comfortable using office software and maintenance management systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and loss control principles.
• High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and composure under pressure.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs., climb ladders up to 30 feet, and work in high or confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Certified Chief Engineer (CCE) — National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers.
• Certified Maintenance Employee (CME) — AHLEI.
• HVAC License.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Proven success managing engineering teams across multiple facilities.
• Familiarity with regional building codes, environmental standards, and safety regulations.

Additional Information

This role supports our Mobile, AL market, with regular travel required between our Hampton, Home2 Suites, and Holiday Inn Express properties.

A&R Group Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or military service.