Maintenance Tech

Arbor Lodging; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k program with company match

Annual performance review with raise

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking a Maintenance Tech to keep hotels running smoothly and looking sharp. You’ll perform day-to-day repairs, long-term fixes, and stay proactive on maintenance issues, ensuring guest satisfaction and safety across indoor and outdoor spaces.

Responsibilities include organizing supplies, following the preventative maintenance calendar, and assisting guests. The role requires weekend/evening availability and strong teamwork in a hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; maintenance certifications preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings is required.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace items around the hotel and refurbish guest rooms.
• Organize supplies and ensure equipment is ready for the next day.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of indoor/outdoor areas.
• Follow preventative maintenance calendar and report issues.
• Assist guests and keep management informed of low supplies.
• Wear a professional uniform and be approachable.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Weekend/evening shift

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maintenance certification preferred

Job description

Description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary:

The Maintenance Tech is responsible for keeping the hotel running smoothly and looking sharp. They will facilitate simple day-to-day repairs, long-term fixes, and are responsible for being proactive on maintenance-related issues.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Repair or replace items around the hotel and refurbish items in guest rooms. By keeping on top of these tasks, you’ll keep our hotel looking great and working well.
• Organize supplies and make sure equipment is ready for the next day
• Live up to high safety standards – follow guidelines and tell your supervisor about any incidents, dangerous conditions or unsafe equipment
• Take responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside the hotel, like the car park and pool
• Always keep an eye out for improvements – follow the preventative maintenance calendar and keep everything working and efficient at all times
• Be a friendly face and helping hand to our guests
• Keep your manager or duty manager in the loop and tell them about any low running supplies
• Look smart and approachable in your uniform
• Be ready to take on extra duties as and when the team needs you

Qualifications:

• Have A Highschool Diploma, GED, or equivalent education experience
• Have 1-2 Years Hotel Maintenance Experience
• Have basic maintenance certification/accreditation preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Be a team player
• Able to communicate effectively (Verbal/Written)
• Able to work weekends and evenings (Required)

Benefits:

• Competitive rates
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available

Requirements

Arbor’s Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.