Hotel Maintenance & Engineering Technician

Highgate Hotels, LP; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Residence Inn Salem, operated by Highgate Hotels, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support operations and guest comfort at our property located at 640 Hawthorne Avenue, SE, Salem, OR 97301.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and trade license experience. You’ll perform preventative maintenance across rooms and common areas, with duties including HVAC, plumbing and electrical tasks, and prompt alarm response.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed in a trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry) preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must have an acceptable MVR (property specific).

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms (vinyl repair, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repairs).
• Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, pool and spa areas.
• Perform plumbing repair, laundry equipment repair, and preventative maintenance on exhaust fans; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuums and small equipment on request.
• Respond to alarms; determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Hotel environment experience

Valid driver’s license

MVR review

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Licensed in a trade (plumbing)

Job description

Residence Inn Salem, operated by Highgate Hotels, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support operations and guest comfort at our property located at 640 Hawthorne Avenue, SE, Salem, OR 97301.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and trade license experience. You’ll perform preventative maintenance across rooms and common areas, with duties including HVAC, plumbing and electrical tasks, and prompt alarm response.