Maintenance Technician I

LE0103 Drury Hotels Company LLC; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Health and wellbeing benefits

Company 401(k)

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites in Meridian, Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to maintain a safe and well‑functioning hotel property. You will perform repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and related systems, and help train junior team members while ensuring a positive guest experience. The role emphasizes safety, recordkeeping, and collaboration with management to meet departmental needs, with opportunities for growth and a supportive benefits package.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Qualifications

• Advanced maintenance knowledge across multiple systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC.
• Ability to train and mentor Maintenance Tech I team members.
• Knowledge of water chemistry, water testing and filtration basics.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and ergonomic programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, smooth-running hotel property and grounds.
• Provide courteous guest and team member service with a positive attitude.
• Perform repairs on plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
• Develop and monitor safety programs in compliance with regulations.
• 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.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Train others

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Water chemistry

English communication

Job description

Property Location: Drury Inn & Suites - 112 Hwy. 11 & 80 North , Meridian, Mississippi 39301

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

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.

• 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!

At Drury Hotels, we prioritize our team's personal growth and career development. As part of our team, you will be empowered to grow and encouraged to shine. At Drury Hotels, we offer our guests more than a place to sleep. We provide a place to feel welcome. Happy. At home. As a family-owned and operated hotel system, we honor and enhance the Drury legacy of world-class hospitality excellence. That’s the Drury Way. Our 6,100+ team members work together—across 150 hotels in 30 states—to make sure every guest receives the very best service and value. Together we continue to grow, carefully and with clear vision, as a family of thriving hotels nationwide.

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