Maintenance Helper

Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at Millenia; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2 weeks + 4 sick days

Health, dental, vision plus disability

401(k) with employer match

Exclusive hotel discounts

Career growth opportunities

Volunteer time & lifestyle discount

Job summary

Naples Hotel Group is seeking a Maintenance Helper for an on-site role at a hotel in Orlando, FL. The position supports daily maintenance tasks, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general upkeep to ensure guest comfort and safety.

The role involves working with the Chief Engineer and Maintenance staff to complete work orders, preventive maintenance, and urgent repairs, while maintaining a professional appearance and high service standards expected in hospitality settings.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly and professionally with guests and staff.
• Basic working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general maintenance repairs.
• Must be reliable, self-directed, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer proficiency, including use of a keyboard and navigating digital maintenance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer or Lead Maintenance Technician in inspecting the property daily for safety hazards, needed repairs, and maintenance concerns.
• Complete routine maintenance tasks across guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, and building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, refrigeration, and water treatment.
• Maintain landscaping and building exteriors as needed, including painting, lawn care, and general upkeep.
• Ensure the swimming pool is properly maintained, including water clarity, chemical balance, and cleanliness.
• Use the hotel’s digital work order platform to receive, prioritize, and track maintenance tasks.
• Log completed work orders promptly and accurately.
• Complete required shift paperwork and maintenance logs as directed.
• Support preventive maintenance programs for hotel rooms, kitchen equipment, meeting spaces, mechanical systems, and public areas.
• Keep maintenance closets, tool storage, and workspaces clean, organized, and stocked.
• Monitor and report supply or equipment needs to the Chief Engineer.
• Greet guests warmly and respond to guest needs with professionalism and urgency.
• Follow established procedures for reporting and securing lost and found items.
• Comply with all hotel safety and security procedures, including emergency response, key control, and guest confidentiality.
• Immediately report any safety concerns, accidents, or injuries to leadership.
• Complete all required safety training and certifications.
• Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company standards.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet evolving business demands.

Skills

Clear communication

Basic maintenance knowledge

Follow instructions

Reliability

Basic computer skills

Hotel maintenance experience

Tools

Digital work order platform

Job description

The Maintenance Helper supports the overall maintenance operations of the hotel, assisting with routine repairs and upkeep related to plumbing, HVAC, lighting, mechanical systems, and general property condition.You will work closely with the Chief Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor to complete work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency repairs.You will be focused on optimizing each guest’s experience by living out our company purpose: “hospitality from our family to yours.”

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chief Engineer or Lead Maintenance Technician in inspecting the property dailyfor safety hazards, needed repairs, and maintenance concerns.
• Complete routine maintenance tasks across guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, and building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, refrigeration, and water treatment.
• Maintain landscaping and building exteriors as needed, including painting, lawn care, and general upkeep.
• Ensure the swimming pool is properly maintained, including water clarity, chemical balance, and cleanliness.
• Use the hotel’s digital work order platform to receive, prioritize, and track maintenance tasks.
• Log completed work orders promptly and accurately.
• Complete required shift paperwork and maintenance logs as directed.
• Support preventive maintenance programs for hotel rooms, kitchen equipment, meeting spaces, mechanical systems, and public areas.
• Keep maintenance closets, tool storage, and workspaces clean, organized, and stocked.
• Monitor and report supply or equipment needs to the Chief Engineer.
• Greet guests warmly and respond to guest needs with professionalism and urgency.
• Follow established procedures for reporting and securing lost and found items.
• Comply with all hotel safety and security procedures, including emergency response, key control, and guest confidentiality.
• Immediately report any safety concerns, accidents, or injuries to leadership.
• Complete all required safety training and certifications.
• Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company standards.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meetevolving business demands.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with guests and staff.
• Basic working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general maintenance repairs.
• Ability to follow written instructions, work orders, and safety procedures accurately.
• Must be reliable, self-directed, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer proficiency, including use of a keyboard and navigating digital maintenance platforms.
• Prior hotel maintenance or facility support experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and emergency on-call shifts based on business demands.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• This position requires frequent and extended periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, crouching, reaching, and using arms and hands to perform repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to grasp, turn, and manipulate tools, equipment, and materials with precision.
• Visual acuity required to inspect mechanical systems, detect hazards, and read gauges, labels, and documentation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, humidity, noise, and occasionally confined spaces.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations, such as water leaks, power failures, orfire alarms.

As a family-owned business built on genuine relationships, Naples Hotel Group places immense value on the character and quality of our team. We are dedicated to creating an environment where associates serve each other, our partners, and the community with kindness and respect, working together toward meaningful shared success. Our tight-knit team structure ensures every voice is heard, fostering a collaborative culture rich with opportunities for career advancement and personal development.

Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees

• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of vacation in the first year and 4 sick days per year
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus disability and life coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Exclusive global hotel discounts
• Career growth opportunities across our hotel portfolio
• Additional perks including paid volunteer time and lifestyle discount

Source: Naples Hotel Group