Assistant Maintenance Manager

Paycom - ATS; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham Garden Downtown Norfolk is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to lead a hotel engineering team while remaining hands-on with daily operations.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of supervisory maintenance experience, strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills, and solid English communication. You will oversee repairs, safety inspections, vendor coordination, and budgeting to keep the property guest-ready.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years supervisory maintenance experience.
• Hands-on maintenance with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry.
• Knowledge of modern building controls and facility maintenance.
• Strong English communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, schedule, supervise, and develop maintenance team members.
• Inspect hotel, equipment, and grounds to identify repairs and preventive maintenance needs.
• Prioritize work orders and ensure repairs are completed safely, professionally, and efficiently.
• Perform and oversee general building maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and equipment repairs.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and Life Safety/Fire Alarm system testing.
• Conduct routine hotel, fire, and safety inspections.
• Assist with fire drills, emergency response, and building safety procedures.
• Work with contractors, vendors, suppliers, and technical support providers.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, cost estimates, purchasing, and capital planning.
• Monitor energy and utility usage to help maintain efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain maintenance records, repair costs, operating statistics, and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Respond to guest concerns professionally and help ensure an outstanding guest experience.
• Step in and work alongside the maintenance team whenever needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance

HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

MICROS

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MICROS

MS Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Wyndham Garden Downtown Norfolk, VA - Norfolk, VA, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00Hourly,

ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Hospitality | Hotel Engineering

Are you a hands‑on maintenance professional who knows how to lead a team, solve problems, and keep a property operating at its best?

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to join our hotel engineering team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional ready to take the next step in leadership while remaining hands‑on with day‑to‑day hotel operations.

KEEP THE HOTEL RUNNING. LEAD THE TEAM. MAKE AN IMPACT.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Help lead, train, schedule, supervise, and develop maintenance team members
• Inspect the hotel, equipment, and grounds to identify repairs and preventive maintenance needs
• Prioritize work orders and ensure repairs are completed safely, professionally, and efficiently
• Perform and oversee general building maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and equipment repairs
• Support preventive maintenance programs and Life Safety/Fire Alarm system testing
• Conduct routine hotel, fire, and safety inspections
• Assist with fire drills, emergency response, and building safety procedures
• Work with contractors, vendors, suppliers, and technical support providers
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, cost estimates, purchasing, and capital planning
• Monitor energy and utility usage to help maintain efficient hotel operations
• Maintain maintenance records, repair costs, operating statistics, and preventive maintenance documentation
• Respond to guest concerns professionally and help ensure an outstanding guest experience
• Step in and work alongside the maintenance team whenever needed.

READY TO PUT YOUR SKILLS TO WORK?

Bring your leadership, technical knowledge, and can‑do attitude to a hospitality team where what you do matters every day.

Join a team dedicated to keeping our hotel safe, efficient, comfortable, and guest‑ready.

This posting provides a general overview of the position and is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications: WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 1–2 years of supervisory and maintenance experience
• Strong hands‑on maintenance skills and mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of general building maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry
• Experience with modern building controls and major facility maintenance
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Journeyman‑level ability with common maintenance tools and equipment
• Computer skills required
• Microsoft Office experience preferred
• Hotel systems experience, including MICROS, preferred
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU...

• Lead from the front. You are comfortable supervising a team while jumping in to get the job done.
• Think solutions, not problems. You can troubleshoot equipment and facility issues, establish priorities, and determine practical solutions.
• Care about the guest experience. You understand that a well‑maintained hotel is an important part of delivering exceptional hospitality.
• Take safety seriously. You understand preventive maintenance, Life Safety systems, emergency response, and safe work practices.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Hospitality operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you understand the flexibility that hotel operations require.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an active, hands‑on position. Candidates must be able to:

• Lift and transport at least 50 pounds
• Push or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 150 pounds
• Stand and maintain well‑paced mobility for extended periods
• Work on stepladders and throughout all areas of the hotel
• Work indoors and outdoors under varying temperatures and noise levels
• Work around dust, fumes, odors, and chemicals associated with hotel maintenance operations
• Communicate effectively with guests, managers, team members, vendors, and contractors