Maintenance & Engineering

Highgate; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Highgate is seeking a Maintenance Technician at Residence Inn Salem to operate, maintain and repair hotel equipment and facilities. You will perform preventative maintenance, handle light plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry tasks, and respond to alarms with the Front Desk. A valid driver's license and a High School diploma or equivalent are required.

Experience in hotels is preferred. The role is hourly with competitive benefits and access to travel discounts; full-time schedule with a

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry).
• Valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms (vinyl, touch up paint, minor furniture repair).
• Preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, pool and spa.
• Repair plumbing, laundry equipment; monitor exhaust fans and energy conservation; service vacuums and small equipment.
• Follow up on alarms with Front Desk and report findings; perform other tasks as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Residence Inn Salem

640 Hawthorne Avenue, SESalem, OR 97301

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include: vinyl repair touch up paint minor furniture repair tub caulking tile repairs etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines refrigerators kitchen equipment laundry equipment HVAC guestrooms meeting rooms the swimming pool and hot tub.
• Perform plumbing repair laundry equipment repair preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request.
• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk with findings.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Applications will be accepted until 10/29/26

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing electrical HVAC carpentry etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific.

Benefits

• In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates. Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify. The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify.

Benefits

Highgate offers the following benefits package for this position:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

Please click here for additional benefit details for the states of Washington, Colorado, and California.

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 09/29/2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.