Hotel Maintenance Technician — HVAC, Plumbing & Pool

McKibbon Hospitality; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Life insurance

Pet Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

McKibbon Hospitality is seeking a Hotel General Maintenance Technician to support the Chief Engineer in keeping the property safe and well‑functioning. You’ll handle plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool maintenance, painting, caulking, and related trades while minimizing guest disruption.

Reporting to the General Manager and Chief Engineer, you’ll perform preventive maintenance, test equipment, follow safety protocols, and contribute to a collaborative team that upholds the company Guiding

Qualifications

• 3 years’ minimum experience in a maintenance-type position.
• Ability to communicate operational activities, priorities, and problems with management engineers and supervisors.
• Knowledge of common causes of equipment malfunction.
• Ability to repair and replace basic heating and air conditioner systems.
• Skills necessary to perform basic painting and caulking skills.
• Ability to use standard hand tools (wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, electricity measurements, etc.).
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance methods and techniques for maintaining equipment.
• Able to perform tests to check for normal operation of the hotel’s equipment.
• Knowledge of how to test pool and spa chemicals.
• Knowledge of how to handle fire equipment (hand-held extinguishers, fire hoses, etc.).
• Experienced expertise in the construction trades (highly desired).
• Previous hotel experience (highly desired).
• Ability to perform various maintenance tasks, which may include climbing stairs, walking 10,000 steps or more each day, utilizing power hand tools, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to kneel, stand, and work in varying indoor/outdoor conditions, and access high or confined spaces as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and monitor the operations and functions of the interior and exterior areas of the property.
• Follow McKibbon Hospitality’s established guidelines to ensure the ongoing protection of company assets, associates, and guests.
• Promote enhanced guest satisfaction by offering professional and friendly interactions.
• Perform a variety of engineering and construction trade skills related to preventive maintenance and repairs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Interact with employees and guests and utilize proficient communication skills when communicating in any form.
• Help promote a collaborative, proactive, and interactive environment with other associates of the hotel.
• Follow all safety protocols when using tools and equipment and ensure they are stored in their designated areas in an organized and tidy manner.
• Embrace the McKibbon Guiding Principles: Think Bigger, Love Your Community, Do the Right Thing, Support Each Other, Make a Lasting Impression.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC repair

Painting & caulking

Pool maintenance

Safety awareness

Communication with management

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical testing tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

McKibbon Hospitality is seeking a Hotel General Maintenance Technician to support the Chief Engineer in keeping the property safe and well‑functioning. You’ll handle plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pool maintenance, painting, caulking, and related trades while minimizing guest disruption.

Reporting to the General Manager and Chief Engineer, you’ll perform preventive maintenance, test equipment, follow safety protocols, and contribute to a collaborative team that upholds the company Guiding