Maintenance Technician

Highgate; Montgomeryville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Jury duty/Personal leave

Job summary

Highgate is seeking a maintenance technician to assist with operation, maintenance, and repair of hotel equipment across guest rooms, kitchens, laundry, and public areas. The role includes preventive maintenance, energy conservation, and timely response to alarms, with duties assigned by the supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. Prior hospitality maintenance experience is preferred, and trade licenses in plumbing, electrical, HVAC,

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or related field is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade license in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or carpentry preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Change out light bulbs and perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms and facilities.
• Maintain ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, and public areas.
• Perform plumbing and exhaust system repairs; monitor energy use and safety.
• promptly address alarms and report findings to the Front Desk.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Hotel experience

Driver's license

MVR on file

Trade license (plumbing / electrical /

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Courtyard Montgomeryville

544 Dekalb PikeNorth Wales, PA 19454

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include: vinyl repair touch up paint minor furniture repair tub caulking tile repairs etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines refrigerators kitchen equipment laundry equipment HVAC guestrooms meeting rooms the swimming pool and hot tub.
• Perform plumbing repair laundry equipment repair preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request.
• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk with findings.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing electrical HVAC carpentry etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific.

Benefits

Benefits

• In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage,
• as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates.
• Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify.
• The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify.

Applications will be accepted until 4/29/26

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 10/15/2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.