Lead Maintenance Technician

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel and dining discounts

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to uphold maintenance standards across its hotel portfolio in Austin. You will support the Chief Engineer, oversee engineering tasks, and implement safe repair practices for appliances, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

The role requires reading blueprints, a valid driver’s license, and a strong trade skill set with 3–5 years of experience. Extensive training and growth opportunities accompany competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and operating instructions.
• Valid driver's license and knowledge of safety practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong trade skills or willingness to develop in a trade area (e.g., HVAC, electrical, carpentry).
• 3–5 years of field experience or 1–2 years with related training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hotel's maintenance standards per WL, Brand, and Guest expectations.
• Support Chief Engineer in supervising all aspects of the Engineering function.
• Perform repairs, maintenance, alterations, and installations safely and neatly.
• Provide training and technical guidance to other engineers as needed.
• Identify and repair mechanical failures in appliances, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and supplies with supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Trade skills: HVAC/electrical/plumbing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Summary

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country's best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That's where you come in. You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• The Lead Maintenance Technician will ensure the hotel's maintenance and upkeep standards meet WL, Brand, and Guest standards.
• Support Chief Engineer in overseeing and supervising all aspects of the Engineering function of the hotel.
• Proactively follow specific departmental procedures in performing repair, maintenance, alteration, and installation work in a safe and neat manner.
• Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested.
• Responsible for identifying and repairing all mechanical failure to include repair of appliances, HVAC, electrical or plumbing.
• Maintain communications with supervisors to ensure all needed materials, tools, and supplies are available or on order.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• The Lead Maintenance Technician will be able to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and operating instructions
• A valid driver's license and basic knowledge of safety and security work practices
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong trade specific skill set (i.e. Painting or HV/AC) or the desire to continue to learn and develop in a specific trade area (e.g. electrical, carpentry)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in field of expertise, or 1-2 years in trade school or college education equivalent. We provide extensive training, but prior experience is a plus.
• The ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. occasionally, as well as the ability to stand and move for long periods of time.

Other information

• DailyPay option
• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
• Leadership development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.