Maintenance Technician FT

Position Summary

Hampton Inn in Deming, NM is seeking a dependable and hands-on Maintenance Technician to help maintain the hotel, guest rooms, equipment, and grounds. This position is responsible for completing routine preventive maintenance, responding to repair needs, and helping ensure the property remains safe, clean, functional, and in excellent condition for our guests and team members.

The ideal candidate is reliable, self-motivated, able to troubleshoot common maintenance issues, and takes pride in keeping the property well maintained.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout guest rooms and public areas.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic plumbing issues, including toilets, faucets, sinks, drains, and minor leaks.
• Perform basic electrical repairs, such as replacing outlets, switches, light fixtures, bulbs, and other components within the scope of the position.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on PTAC/HVAC units.
• Complete minor drywall repair, painting, caulking, and touch-up work.
• Repair and adjust doors, locks, hinges, furniture, fixtures, and other hotel equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of hotel equipment, including laundry and housekeeping equipment when needed.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in guest rooms and throughout the property.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests, front desk staff, housekeeping, and management.
• Maintain the exterior of the property, including basic grounds and parking lot upkeep.
• Conduct routine property inspections and identify items requiring repair or replacement.
• Maintain maintenance tools, equipment, supplies, and inventory in an organized and safe manner.
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance and completed repairs.
• Follow all hotel, Hilton/Hampton, OSHA, and applicable safety procedures.
• Immediately report significant safety concerns, equipment failures, water leaks, or property damage to management.
• Assist with emergency maintenance situations as needed.
• Work closely with management and other departments to minimize disruption to hotel operations and the guest experience.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel, apartment, commercial building, or general maintenance experience preferred.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC/PTAC systems, painting, drywall, and basic building repairs preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance requests and complete assigned work in a timely manner.
• Must follow established safety procedures and recognize when work requires a licensed or specialized contractor.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, and working with maintenance equipment. The employee must be able to safely use ladders and regularly lift and carry maintenance supplies and equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Schedule

Schedule may vary based on hotel operational needs. Availability for occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, or emergency maintenance situations may be required.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of the condition of the property and understands that hotel maintenance directly impacts the guest experience. The successful candidate will be proactive about identifying problems, completing preventive maintenance, and keeping the hotel in excellent working condition.