Maintenance Technician

Urschel Laboratories, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Free Health Clinic

401(k) with Employer Matching

Free Life Insurance

Hotel stay and on-property dining

Flexible scheduling

Onsite gym access

Professional development

Community involvement

Job summary

Urschel Laboratories, Inc. seeks a dependable Maintenance Technician to join the Grand Gardner Hotel team in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana. The role supports upkeep of guest rooms, public spaces, building systems, and grounds, under the Facilities Manager’s guidance.

The ideal candidate is team-oriented, detail-focused, and capable of handling multiple tasks. At least one year of maintenance experience with carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general maintenance is desirable; tool use is required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience.
• Basic working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general building maintenance.
• Experience operating hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair work throughout the hotel.
• Complete basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and communicate repair needs effectively.
• Inspect lighting, fixtures, signs, and other building components to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Support preventative maintenance activities and property improvement projects.
• Deliver service in a professional manner while interacting with guests and team members.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Tools usage

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a dependable and service-oriented Maintenance Technician to join the team at the Grand Gardner Hotel. The Grand Gardner Hotel is an Urschel Development property located in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana. Urschel Development is a wholly owned subsidiary of Urschel Laboratories in Chesterton, Indiana.

The Grand Gardner Hotel is an independent boutique hotel featuring 58 guest rooms and suites, a speakeasy, banquet space, and welcoming shared spaces. As part of our employee-owned culture, every team member contributes to the hotel's success. We believe that excellent guest experiences are the result of employees who understand how their work impacts guests, coworkers, and the overall operation of the business.

At Grand Gardner Hotel, we value teamwork, accountability, and pride in a job well done. Whether serving guests directly or supporting operations behind the scenes, each employee-owner plays an important role in maintaining the high standards that define our property.

Why You’ll Love Working at the Grand Gardner Hotel:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Life Insurance
• Hotel stay and on-property dining discounts
• Flexible scheduling whenever possible
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers @ Urschel’s Chesterton Facility
• Professional Development Support
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

The Maintenance Technician supports the overall upkeep, repair, and maintenance of the Grand Gardner Hotel. This position works closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure guest rooms, public spaces, building systems, equipment, and grounds remain safe, functional, and guest-ready. The Maintenance Technician plays an important role in supporting operational excellence by completing maintenance tasks efficiently while helping maintain the high standards expected throughout the property.

The ideal candidate is a dependable team player who enjoys troubleshooting problems and taking pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Successful candidates are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities throughout the day. Candidates should have at least one year of maintenance experience and possess basic working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general building maintenance. Experience operating hand and power tools, along with a willingness to continue developing technical skills, is highly desirable.

Candidates should be able to:

• Perform routine maintenance and repair work throughout the hotel.
• Complete basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and communicate repair needs effectively.
• Inspect lighting, fixtures, signs, and other building components to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Support preventative maintenance activities and property improvement projects.
• Deliver service in a professional manner while interacting with guests and team members.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in varying positions throughout the shift.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds or more.
• Use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment safely.
• Move throughout guest rooms, public spaces, storage areas, and outdoor locations.
• Maintain focus and efficiency in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Date Posted: 11/2/2026

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in Urschel Laboratories, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.