Maintenance Engineer Technician

Socket.dev; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 Paid Holidays annually

401(k) with employer match

Complimentary employee meals & free on

on-site parking

Job summary

JB Duke Hotel in Durham, NC is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to maintain the property's systems and aesthetics on a full-time basis. You will handle plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks to keep the hotel in excellent condition and ensure guest satisfaction.

Join a team on the Duke University campus that values craftsmanship, reliability, and proactive maintenance, including participation in renovation projects and safety compliance on high-traffic days.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a maintenance engineer or repairman.
• Engineering degree, certification, or training is a plus.
• Ability to read drawings and estimate material needs.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe environment by responding to maintenance requests.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and electrical systems.
• Inspect and repair HVAC systems, toilets, sinks, pipelines, and fixtures.
• Check electrical systems such as refrigeration controls, televisions, and lighting.
• Repair and maintain furniture and structures.
• Complete painting projects and finishing work.
• Collaborate on renovation and improvement projects.
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

General repair tools

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or certification

Tools

Hand tools usage

Job description

Job Details

Job Details
Job Location: JBD - Durham, NC 27708
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $22.00 Hourly

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician! JB Duke Hotel – Durham, NC Are you a hands-on problem solver with a positive attitude? Bring your talents to the JB Duke Hotel, where Southern charm meets world-class hospitality. Nestled on the scenic Duke University campus, our award-winning property offers the perfect setting to grow your career. As a Maintenance Engineering Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our property stays in top condition. From fixing plumbing and electrical issues to supporting improvement projects, your work helps deliver exceptional experiences for every guest.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for hotel employees and guests by responding promptly to all maintenance requests
• Troubleshoot and repair general maintenance issues, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and electrical systems (e.g., checking outlets, pipe systems, fixtures)
• Inspect and make minor repairs to HVAC systems, toilets, sinks, pipelines, and other fixtures
• Check electrical systems such as refrigeration controls, televisions, and lighting, performing minor repairs as needed
• Repair and maintain furniture and structures (e.g., cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, counters)
• Complete painting projects, wallpaper repair/hanging, and finishing work on furniture and structures
• Collaborate on renovation and improvement projects to keep the property in excellent condition
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards

Why You’ll Love Working Here (Benefits)

• Supportive, team-oriented environment that feels like family
• Competitive pay and opportunities for growth
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, plus supplemental coverage (Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness & Accident)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and 8 Paid Holidays annually
• 401(k) with employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
• Complimentary employee meals & free on-site parking
• Family & Friends room and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A modern, guest-focused property you’ll be proud to maintain

If you take pride in your craftsmanship, enjoy variety in your day, and want to be part of a team that values your contributions - we want to meet you! This position is within a hotel and requires the availability to work weekends, holidays, and other high-volume days.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a maintenance engineer or repairman (experience in a high-volume hotel or resort preferred)
• Degree, certification, or training in engineering is a plus
• Ability to use general repair tools, read basic drawings and specifications, and make rough estimates of required material
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to bend, stand, and walk frequently
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken)