Maintenance Technician I

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Management training

Mentorship and development programs

401(k) company match

Job summary

Drury Hotels is hiring for a Maintenance Tech I to keep the Champaign/Urbana area property safe, well-maintained, and guest-ready. You will perform repairs across systems, develop safe-work programs, and train junior technicians while collaborating with management on staffing and safety initiatives.

We offer incentives including quarterly bonuses, hotel discounts, free room nights, and a strong retirement plan.

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 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

• Maintain safe and smooth-running physical hotel property and grounds.
• Ensure exceptional, positive experiences for our diverse team members and guests.
• Complete repairs on 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 regulations.
• 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 service with a +1 Service attitude.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Training team

English proficiency

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:

• 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.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis. 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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