Maintenance Engineer Technician

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club • Durham, NC

3d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer Technician helps maintain the hotel property in top condition and supports a safe environment for employees and guests. The role responds to maintenance requests and troubleshoots and repairs general building issues involving plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and carpentry. It also performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on systems, fixtures, furniture, and structures; completes painting, wallpaper, and finishing work; and contributes to renovation and improvement projects. Work must meet safety and quality standards. The position requires availability for weekends, holidays, high-volume days, flexible evening hours, and occasional emergency situations based on operational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Ability to safely operate common hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to identify maintenance concerns, perform basic troubleshooting, and assist with repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, interpret basic diagrams and equipment manuals, and document completed work accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with courteous and professional service to guests and team members.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and respond promptly to requests.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with Engineering team members.
• Attention to detail, safety awareness, and willingness to learn new skills and procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional emergency situations, based on operational needs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb ladders as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and assist with heavier items using appropriate equipment or team assistance.
• Ability to perform physical tasks indoors and outdoors, including exposure to changing temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training, technical certification, or coursework in building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field.
• Previous experience in general maintenance, building repairs, or a related trade.
• Experience in a hotel, resort, healthcare facility, or commercial building environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and help maintain a safe environment for hotel employees and guests.
• Troubleshoot and repair general maintenance issues involving plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and electrical systems, including outlets, pipes, and fixtures.
• Inspect and make minor repairs to HVAC systems, toilets, sinks, pipelines, and other fixtures.
• Check electrical systems and equipment, including refrigeration controls, televisions, and lighting, and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Repair and maintain furniture and structures, including cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, and counters.
• Complete painting projects, wallpaper repairs or hanging, and finishing work on furniture and structures.
• Collaborate on renovation and improvement projects.
• Ensure work meets safety and quality standards.
• Follow instructions and document completed work accurately.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and opportunities for growth.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus supplemental short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Paid Time Off program and 8 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) with employer match, eligible after 6 months of employment.
• Free on-site parking.
• Family and friends room and dining discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Supportive, team-oriented environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED