Maintenance Technician

Home2 Suites; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance across public areas, guest rooms, and equipment. Responsibilities include repairs to plumbing, electrical fixtures, HVAC checks, and general facility upkeep to ensure a safe and welcoming hotel environment.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills, reliability, and the ability to work across multiple hotel areas.

Qualifications

• Teamwork-oriented professional with strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated and reliable with good time management.
• Willingness to receive feedback and continuously improve.
• Adaptable to support multiple hotel departments in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back-of-house, pool, and grounds.
• Maintain rooms and facilities to ensure optimal operation; perform repairs as needed.
• Execute preventative maintenance programs and prepare daily carts.
• Repair TVs, phones, clock radios, and fixtures; handle plumbing and bathroom repairs.
• Maintain room appearance, perform touch-ups, and manage carpet/marble/tile repairs.

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale - CARBONDALE, IL, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00Hourly

Essential Functions of Position

• Will handle routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, pool, and grounds
• Maintains rooms in optimal operating condition by performing repairs as needed
• Understands the room preventative maintenance program
• Prepares preventative maintenance cart for use each day
• Repairs televisions, phones, clock radios, etc.
• Replaces or repairs damaged bathroom fixtures and executes general plumbing as needed
• Maintains the overall appearance of the room; replaces broken mirrors, hangs fixtures, does touch up painting, etc.
• Troubleshoots rooms heating/ventilating/air conditioning systems
• Uses both power and hand tools regularly in a safe, efficient manner
• Perform preventative maintenance throughout other areas of the hotel as well as, including both the front of the house, interior and exterior
• Maintains the condition of the hotel lobbies and restaurants Repairs furniture and decorations as necessary
• Repairs carpet, marble and tile
• Repairs and maintains kitchen and laundry/housekeeping equipment Repairs/replaces windows and mirrors
• Maintains exterior of building and grounds as necessary
• Attends schools or seminars to remain current on proper techniques
• May be asked to perform routine pool operations (CPO certification required)
• Maintains operating equipment in working condition by performing routine equipment checks and repairs
• Maintains and assists in the cleanliness of individual work area
• Demonstrates familiarity with the hotel’s safety systems and takes corrective action on any maintenance or operating problems which affect the security or operating condition of the hotel
• Reports any hazards or injuries in the department and takes immediate action to correct
• Contributes to hotels preparedness during fire emergencies by participating in the hotel fire team
• Handles master keys in accordance with Company’s standards for the overall safety and security of the hotel

Qualifications: Supportive Functions/Teamwork Skills

• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior
• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers
• Be self-motivated and use time wisely
• Maintain open line of communications with each department Communicate pertinent information
• Respond positively to new ideas
• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback
• Maintain effective communication through the use of meetings, log books and bulletins
• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations
• Perform other assignments as directed by direct Supervisor
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.

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