Hands-On 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

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.