Maintenance Technician I

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Health and well-being benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites in Meridian, MS is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to keep our property safe and well‑run. You will perform repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and related systems, while ensuring a positive guest and team member experience.

You will train other technicians, maintain records, and collaborate with management on staff scheduling and safety programs. English communication and emergency coverage are required; hotel discounts and a comprehensive benefits package are

Qualifications

• Advanced maintenance knowledge across multiple systems.
• Ability to train Maintenance Tech I team members.
• Knowledge of water chemistry, testing, filtration and mechanical operations.
• Experience developing and monitoring safety programs and regulations.
• Building maintenance including electrical and plumbing basics.
• Proficient written and spoken English for directions and records.
• Flexibility to respond to emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, smooth-running hotel property and grounds.
• Complete repairs across plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
• Develop and monitor safety and ergonomic programs and compliance.
• Keep detailed records and reports of maintenance activities.
• Provide ongoing training to Maintenance Tech I staff.
• Collaborate with management to recruit, interview, and schedule department needs.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience with courteous service and a +1 attitude.

Skills

Advanced maintenance knowledge

Team training ability

Water chemistry & filtration knowledge

Safety program development

Electrical and plumbing basics

English communication

Emergency repairs readiness

Job description

Property Location:Drury Inn & Suites - 112 Hwy. 11 & 80 North , Meridian, Mississippi 39301You 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 USSo. 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 nightsCareer growth - Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this yearHealth and well-being - Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance ProgramRetirement - Company-matched 401(k)Award-winning - Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025What 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 maintenanceCapacity to provide ongoing training for Maintenance Tech I team membersKnowledge of water chemistry, water testing, filtration, and mechanical operationsExperience in developing, implementing, and monitoring programs to ensure work and safety compliance with ergonomic, emergency-response, and injury-prevention regulationsKnowledge of building maintenance, including minor electrical repair, and plumbingAbility to speak, write, and receive direction (written and verbal direction) in EnglishFlexibility to be available for emergency repairsRise. Shine. Work Happy.Hiring Immediately!