Maintenance Technician

Hilton Durham near Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for a full-service hotel. The role requires diagnosing and repairing HVAC and related systems, performing preventive maintenance, and correcting guestroom, kitchen, and public area issues to ensure a safe, comfortable guest experience.

Candidates should have hands-on maintenance experience, EPA 608 certification, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, 24/7 hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in hotel or commercial property.
• HVAC troubleshooting and compressor replacement experience.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Excellent guest-service skills, professional appearance, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to perform all aspects of hotel maintenance, not just HVAC work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment.
• Replace compressors, contactors, capacitors, filters, motors and related parts.
• Use multimeters, amp probes, and refrigerant gauges for diagnostics.
• Diagnose electrical problems and troubleshoot controls.
• Perform general plumbing repairs and solder copper piping.
• Respond promptly to guest and departmental maintenance requests.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

General maintenance

Education

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

Tools

Multimeters

Refrigerant gauges

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well‑defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced, dependable Maintenance Technician for our full-service hotel. The ideal candidate will have strong general maintenance skills, hands‑on experience troubleshooting and repairing air‑conditioning systems, and a commitment to providing excellent guest service.

This is an all‑around maintenance position requiring the ability to diagnose problems, make repairs, and respond to maintenance requests throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, and mechanical spaces.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain air‑conditioning and heating equipment.
• Must have hands‑on experience replacing HVAC compressors, contactors, capacitors, filter driers, motors, and related components.
• Ability to properly use and interpret multimeters, amp probes, and refrigerant gauges.
• Understand refrigerant pressures, superheat, and basic refrigeration system operation.
• Diagnose electrical problems, trace circuits, and troubleshoot mechanical and electronic controls.
• Perform general plumbing repairs, including diagnosing leaks and soldering copper piping.
• Troubleshoot and repair hot‑water systems, thermostats, and other hotel mechanical equipment.
• Perform general building maintenance, including guestroom repairs, electrical, plumbing, and minor drywall repairs.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all guest and departmental maintenance requests.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with maintaining hotel equipment and systems.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable

• Previous hands‑on experience in building, hotel, apartment, or commercial property maintenance.
• Demonstrated HVAC troubleshooting and compressor replacement experience.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Excellent guest‑service skills, professional appearance, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to perform all aspects of hotel maintenance, not just HVAC‑related work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
• Experience working in a hotel environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Must be able to work in hot, cold and wet conditions and be able to stoop, kneel, crawl and climb on all types of surfaces.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace, up to 30 feet in the air.
• Grasping, lifting and holding tools and having good finger dexterity is required.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality