Hotel Maintenance Technician: HVAC & General Repairs

Driftwood Hospitality; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management's Durham Hilton property is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician. The role covers maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, and mechanical spaces, diagnosing problems and performing repairs to keep hotel operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have HVAC troubleshooting skills, experience replacing components, and a commitment to guest service in a 24/7 hotel environment with preventive maintenance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience in building, hotel, apartment, or commercial property maintenance.
• Demonstrated HVAC troubleshooting and compressor replacement experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Excellent guest-service skills, professional appearance, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to perform all aspects of hotel maintenance, not just HVAC-related work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain air-conditioning and heating equipment.
• Must have hands-on experience replacing HVAC compressors, contactors, capacitors, filter driers, motors, and related components.
• Ability to properly use and interpret multimeters, amp probes, and refrigerant gauges.
• Understand refrigerant pressures, superheat, and basic refrigeration system operation.
• Diagnose electrical problems, trace circuits, and troubleshoot mechanical and electronic controls.
• Perform general plumbing repairs, including diagnosing leaks and soldering copper piping.
• Troubleshoot and repair hot-water systems, thermostats, and other hotel mechanical equipment.
• Perform general building maintenance, including guestroom repairs, electrical, plumbing, and minor drywall repairs.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all guest and departmental maintenance requests.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with maintaining hotel equipment and systems.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

General maintenance

Customer service

Independent worker

Education

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Tools

Multimeter use

Amp probes

Refrigerant gauges

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management's Durham Hilton property is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician. The role covers maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, and mechanical spaces, diagnosing problems and performing repairs to keep hotel operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have HVAC troubleshooting skills, experience replacing components, and a commitment to guest service in a 24/7 hotel environment with preventive maintenance responsibilities.