Preventative Maintenance | Towanda Fairfield Inn

Shaner Hotels; East Towanda (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Hotels Towanda Wysox is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold the general condition of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Towanda Wysox and adjacent facilities. You will handle electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and painting tasks and promptly complete department work orders.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of commercial maintenance experience, and knowledge of safety and building codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree or vocational training is a plus.
• Building trade license or certificate from the state is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with guests, management, and co-workers clearly.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Minimum two years' experience in commercial maintenance or related trades.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and basic maintenance codes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general condition of the property, including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and painting tasks.
• Complete maintenance work orders from all departments promptly.
• Participate in the preventive maintenance program for equipment and rooms.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Review daily work assignments and priorities with the team.
• Perform work orders for electrical, plumbing, and other systems per the PM program.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of tools and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and handle chemicals according to hotel requirements.

Skills

Guest communication

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building trade license/certificate

Job description

Shaner Hotels has an exciting opportunity at our 88-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Towanda Wysox. Conveniently located along historic Route 6 in Pennsylvania's scenic Endless Mountains region, our hotel provides exceptional accommodations and outstanding service for both business and leisure travelers.

Guests enjoy a variety of thoughtful amenities, including complimentary hot breakfast each morning, an indoor pool, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and more than 1,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Our prime location also provides easy access to many of the area's top attractions, including the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, French Azilum Historic Site, Mount Pisgah State Park, and the Bradford County Historical Society.

If you're passionate about hospitality and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, Fairfield Inn & Suites Towanda Wysox offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career with Shaner Hotels. Join a team that values service excellence, teamwork, and professional development while helping create memorable stays for every guest.

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award‑winning hotel owner‑operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full‑service, select‑service, extended‑stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries.

We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property.

Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e‑commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support.

Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining the general condition of the property with regards to all aspects of basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and painting work. Complete maintenance request work orders from all departments on a timely basis. Participate in the preventive maintenance program for all building equipment and rooms. Complete other special projects assigned.

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations.
• Receive daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
• Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
• Perform work orders for electrical, plumbing, preventive maintenance, etc. as assigned and in accordance with the preventive maintenance program.
• Perform general maintenance to guest rooms and public areas.
• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements.
• Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools.
• Clean parking lot and garage (if applicable).
• Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
• Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel's operation preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Minimum two years' experience as a commercial carpenter, commercial electrician, commercial maintenance, commercial plumber, or plant operations.
• Basic working knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, plumbing and refrigeration equipment.
• Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blue prints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
• Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff.
• Ability to trouble shoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.