Hotel Maintenance Technician — Skilled Trades Pro

CW Talent; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking an experienced Hotel Maintenance Technician at Williamsburg Lodge in Virginia. The role includes preventive maintenance, repairs, and updates across rooms, public spaces, offices, and grounds, with emphasis on carpentry, painting, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in hotel maintenance or similar settings, familiarity with CMMS and Microsoft Office, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in hotel maintenance or in similar environment with knowledge and hands-on skillsets that include but not limited to carpentry, painting, with emphasis on mechanical, plumbing, electrical, controls, fire alarm, fire suppression, and kitchen equipment.
• Experience with computer maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or G.E.D certificate required.
• One or more of the following certificates or certifications: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate, HVAC Technician Certification, Facilities Maintenance Technician Certification, NCCER Certifications, Levels 2

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety regulations and polices.
• Solicits assistance when needed to make repairs and replacements properly and safely.
• Assists in responding to maintenance calls for all spaces and grounds of the hotels that include but are not limited to heating, cooling, plumbing, electric, controls, pools, fountains, kitchen equipment, and architectural elements.
• Performs carpentry repairs on items such as doors, windows, trim, furniture repairs, counters, and bathroom partitions.
• Patches and repairs drywall walls and ceilings for example holes, scratches, and dents.
• Performs demolition work as required.
• Touches up paint and performs complete hotel space paint outs in accordance with Benjamin Moore specifications and foundation guidelines.
• Repairs, modifies, and replaces ceilings that may include track and tiles.
• Troubleshoots equipment and systems to determine repair and replacement requirements. Makes necessary repairs or replacements on equipment and systems such as air handlers, ptac units, electrical panels, electrical system components, pumps, lighting controls, and building automated control systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on building architectural items, mechanical, plumbing, electrical equipment, pool and fountain equipment, life safety systems, and kitchen equipment that includes but is not limited to walls, ceilings, stairs, counters, doors, locks, ptac units, air handlers, thermostats, pumps, filters, electrical receptacles, lights, locks, doors, furniture, toilets, faucets, fire alarm system, fire suppression system, ovens, fryers, stoves, steam kettles, and exhaust hoods.
• Test pool water pH and chemistry and make necessary adjustments for chlorine and salt systems.
• Uses ladders, scaffold, and lifts.
• Replaces items such as light bulbs, thermostats, television remotes, faucets, and electric switches and receptacles.
• Programs thermostats to set environmental standard parameters.
• Constructs new elements to code that include but are not limited to installing metal and wood framing, doors, drywall, ceilings, paint, electric wiring and devices, lighting, pumps, and HVAC equipment.
• Assist in moving furniture, equipment, and materials that may require use of hand trucks, electric powered lifts, dollies, or physical means.
• Ensures hotel systems, physical spaces, and grounds are safe. Identifies and effectively communicates any safety issues related to grounds, architectural elements, life safety systems, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Addresses unsafe conditions immediately.
• Provide “on call” coverage 24 hours a day when scheduled.
• This position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, or shift work as required by supervisor.
• This position is deemed essential personnel and is required to report whether the foundation is closed or not, regardless of the emergency, weather related or otherwise.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

Controls

Fire alarm

Fire suppression

Kitchen equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate

HVAC Technician Certification

Facilities Maintenance Technician Certification

NCCER Certifications, Levels 2

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking an experienced Hotel Maintenance Technician at Williamsburg Lodge in Virginia. The role includes preventive maintenance, repairs, and updates across rooms, public spaces, offices, and grounds, with emphasis on carpentry, painting, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in hotel maintenance or similar settings, familiarity with CMMS and Microsoft Office, and relevant certifications.