Hotel Maintenance Chief Engineer — Hands-On Leader

Hampton Inn New Albany MS; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) for full-time employees

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hampton Inn New Albany MS in Indiana is seeking a versatile maintenance technician to handle a range of tasks across carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical systems, ensuring the hotel stays in top condition. You will tackle varied work orders and preventive maintenance projects to keep facilities safe and functional.

The role offers steady full-time employment, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career growth in a hospitality setting focused on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Able to lift, stand, carry tools and equipment.
• Some experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
• General maintenance and repair knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Make sure all work orders are completed in a timely manner
• Implement preventative maintenance programs for the property/equipment
• Know and adhere to hotel/franchise and ZMC Hotels standards
• Oversees all staff in maintenance department
• Knowledge of fire alarm and evacuation procedures
• Tests and maintains water content of swimming pool and whirlpool in accordance with hotel/franchise standards and local Health Department Codes
• Maintain parts and supplies inventory, advising General Manager on items needed
• Inspects, maintains, and cleans outside grounds, including parking lot, curbs, and landscaping
• Inspect and maintain elevators
• Knowledge of OSHA procedures and training
• Repair furniture and structures such as cabinets, tables, chairs, windows, bed frames, etc.
• Does painting, touch-up painting, and finishing of furniture and building
• Checks electrical systems such as refrigerator controls, phone systems, televisions, movie systems, key systems, HVAC units and lighting making repairs as necessary
• Checks and makes repairs on general plumbing systems such as pipelines, toilets, tubs, sinks, whirlpools, and drains
• Solicits bids from contractors, discuss with General Manager, and oversee any work done
• Complete a weekly maintenance log
• Maintain a clean and attractive work area, uniform, fellow employees, and person
• Maintain and test all life safety systems
• Must be responsible for the security of guests, fellow employees, and hotel assets
• Must be CPR certified, SDS trained, and completed AWAIR program
• Must perform any other required duties as requested by the General Manager to aid in better operation of the hotel and service to the guests
• All duties must be carried out in a safe manner
• Be flexible and adaptable to the changes that will occur to your job
• Employee must treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial /status, customer/guest information, employee issues, etc.

Skills

Lifting & mobility

Carpentry & painting

General maintenance knowledge

Job description

Hampton Inn New Albany MS in Indiana is seeking a versatile maintenance technician to handle a range of tasks across carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical systems, ensuring the hotel stays in top condition. You will tackle varied work orders and preventive maintenance projects to keep facilities safe and functional.

The role offers steady full-time employment, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career growth in a hospitality setting focused on guest satisfaction.