Maintenance Helper

Hampton Inn Albany - Western Ave/University Area; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Inn Albany - Western Ave/University Area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Helper to assist the maintenance team with repairs across hotel facilities. You will support plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and HVAC tasks while responding to work orders promptly.

Join a team ensuring safe, clean, and comfortable guest areas. The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork to maintain equipment, grounds, and facilities according to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when assigned tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance technicians with repairs and maintenance projects.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and HVAC support tasks.
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Conduct routine inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and hotel facilities.
• Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Replace light bulbs, air filters, batteries, and other basic building components.
• Help maintain equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Support efforts to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of maintenance areas.
• Assist with repairs to furniture, fixtures, doors, locks, and windows.
• Help with landscaping, snow removal, and exterior property maintenance as needed.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies for hotel operations and events.
• Follow all hotel safety standards and maintenance procedures.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with OSHA and company regulations.

Skills

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview:

The Hampton Inn Western Aveis seeking an experienced Maintenance Helper ! As part of the Maintenance team, this position performs all necessary repairs in maintaining the hotel's facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position supports preventive maintenance programs, performs basic repairs, and helps ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for guests and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist maintenance technicians with repairs and maintenance projects.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and HVAC support tasks.
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Conduct routine inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and hotel facilities.
• Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Replace light bulbs, air filters, batteries, and other basic building components.
• Help maintain equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Support efforts to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of maintenance areas.
• Assist with repairs to furniture, fixtures, doors, locks, and windows.
• Help with landscaping, snow removal, and exterior property maintenance as needed.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies for hotel operations and events.
• Follow all hotel safety standards and maintenance procedures.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with OSHA and company regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous maintenance, construction, or facilities experience preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and maintenance practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when assigned tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Hampton Inn Western Aveis an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.