Maintenance Technician

Jefferson Hotel Partners LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Hotel Discount Program

Uniforms Provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Awards and Recognition programs

Food and Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor is seeking a dedicated Engineering Maintenance professional to ensure a safe, well‑maintained hotel environment. You will respond to guest requests with priority, perform preventive maintenance on critical systems, and uphold safety standards across the property.

Daily tasks include operating boiler and chiller systems, monitoring water quality, and completing logs. This role requires a proactive communicator who can handle emergencies and support parking and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school equivalent.
• Two years' experience in building maintenance.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to communicate with management, staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest requests, prioritize work and maintain equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hotel equipment (kitchen, laundry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Take water samples for boiler and cooling systems and monitor chemical levels.
• Operate boiler and chiller; monitor electrical switchgear and water systems.
• Complete rounds, log readings, and respond to emergencies (fire alarms, power failures).
• Assist with parking lot maintenance and snow removal; perform special projects.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Renovation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here. Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.

Position Profile

Respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner. Ensure a safe, resourceful, and well-maintained hotel environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Take water samples of boiler, loop, and cooling tower systems and treat the water to maintain predetermined levels of chemical concentration.
• Operate various equipment; maintain the domestic hot and cold-water systems and monitor various electrical switch gears to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general maintenance duties in the engineering spaces as well as other assigned daily operations.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings, and maintain log to notify the next shift.
• Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Handle operation of the boiler and chiller and maintaining temperatures throughout the building.
• Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction. Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests. Two years prior experience in building maintenance and construction.

Physical Demands

Lift/Push/Pull/Carry - up to 50 -75 plus lbs. supplies, equipment and machinery. Bending - required to perform inspections and repairs frequently throughout shift. Kneeling- required to perform inspections and repairs frequently throughout shift. Continuous movement throughout hotel required to respond quickly to emergency.

Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement