Maintenance Technician I

druryhotels; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites in Champaign, IL is hiring for a Maintenance Tech I position. Maintain a safe, well‑run hotel property, perform repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more, and deliver +1 Service to guests and team members.

You will train staff, implement safety programs, and collaborate with management on staffing. Excellent English communication and flexible availability for emergency repairs are required.

Qualifications

• Advanced maintenance knowledge and skills, with the ability to handle all aspects of hotel maintenance.
• Ability to speak, write, and receive direction in English.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring programs for safety and compliance.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, including minor electrical repair and plumbing.
• Flexibility to be available for emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs on plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety and ergonomic programs; ensure compliance.
• Keep detailed records and reports.
• Provide ongoing training to Maintenance Tech I team members.
• Collaborate with management to recruit, interview, and schedule for department needs.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience with a +1 Service attitude.

Skills

Advanced maintenance

English proficiency

Training others

Building maintenance

Emergency repairs

Job description

Property Location: Drury Inn & Suites - 905 W. Anthony Dr. , Champaign, Illinois 61821

You belong at Drury Hotels.

Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

So. Much. More.

Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.

• Incentives - Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually (bonus is separate from base salary)
• Work-life-balance– Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights
• Career growth - Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year
• Health and well-being - Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program
• Retirement - Company-matched 401(k)
• Award-winning- Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025

Drury Hotels strives to offer a competitive compensation at the market median, as well as a comprehensive benefits offering which includes paid time off. This role is eligible for a discretionary quarterly “+1 Service” bonus.

What you will do:

Maintain safe and smooth-running physical hotel property and grounds.

Ensure exceptional, positive experiences for our diverse team members and guests.

• Complete repairs on a variety of systems such as plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, light carpentry, painting, and HVAC systems.
• Develop, implement, and monitor programs to ensure a safe facility and work environment in compliance with all appropriate regulations: ergonomic, emergency response, and injury prevention.
• Keep detailed records and reports.
• Provide ongoing training to Maintenance Tech I team members.
• Collaborate with management to recruit, interview, and schedule for department needs.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by providing courteous, friendly, guest service with a +1 Service attitude.

What we expect of you:

With your can-do spirit and unique personality, you will shine at Drury Hotels.

We seek self-motivated, organized team members with these qualifications.

• Advanced maintenance knowledge and skills, with ability to handle all aspects of hotel maintenance
• Capacity to provide ongoing training for Maintenance Tech I team members
• Knowledge of water chemistry, water testing, filtration, and mechanical operations
• Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring programs to ensure work and safety compliance with ergonomic, emergency-response, and injury-prevention regulations
• Knowledge of building maintenance, including minor electrical repair, and plumbing
• Ability to speak, write, and receive direction (written and verbal direction) in English
• Flexibility to be available for emergency repairs

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Hiring Immediately!

The pay range is:

$19.30 - $37.77

The starting wage may be above the minimum rate, based on relevant experience, skills, and education.