PM Maintenance tech

Lodging America at Starkville; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food & beverage discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to respond to guest requests and keep hotel systems running smoothly. The role focuses on preventive maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler, and safety systems, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for guests and staff.

You will perform rounds, take measurements, and assist with special projects, reporting issues promptly to management and maintaining logs for shift changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade courses in building maintenance are a plus.
• Two years of prior experience in building maintenance and construction.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest requests courteously and promptly.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on hotel equipment (kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, guest rooms).
• Take water samples and monitor chemical levels in boiler loops and cooling towers.
• Operate equipment and maintain domestic hot/cold water systems and electrical gear.
• Keep engineering spaces clean and perform daily maintenance tasks.
• Make rounds to ensure everything is in working order and log readings.
• Handle emergencies such as fires, power failures, and security threats.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

Guest communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school courses

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here. Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.

POSITION PROFILE

Respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner. Ensure a safe, resourceful, and well-maintained hotel environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Take water samples of boiler, loop, and cooling tower systems and treat the water to maintain predetermined levels of chemical concentration.
• Operate various equipment; maintain the domestic hot and cold-water systems and monitor various electrical switch gears to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general maintenance duties in the engineering spaces as well as other assigned daily operations.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings, and maintain log to notify the next shift.
• Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Handle operation of the boiler and chiller and maintaining temperatures throughout the building.
• Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.
• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.
• Two years prior experience in building maintenance and construction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift/Push/Pull/Carry - up to 50 -75 plus lbs. supplies, equipment and machinery.
• Bending - required to perform inspections and repairs frequently throughout shift.
• Kneeling- required to perform inspections and repairs frequently throughout shift.
• Continuous movement throughout hotel required to respond quickly to emergency.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement