Maintenance Technician I

druryhotels; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Mentorship programs

401(k)

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites in Meridian, MS is hiring a Maintenance Tech I to keep our property safe and running smoothly. You will repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more, while delivering friendly, guest-focused service.

We value hands-on skills, safety, and teamwork, with growth opportunities, flexible scheduling, and hotel discounts. This on-site role requires English proficiency and the ability to respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Advanced maintenance knowledge and skills.
• 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 in English.
• Flexibility to be available for emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

English proficiency

Training others

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.

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!