Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift
Put your skills to work in the North Georgia mountains! Unicoi State Park & Lodge is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team on 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM).
About the role
This position plays a critical role in maintaining our lodge, guest rooms, cabins, restaurants, and public areas. You'll work on a wide variety of projects involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and general building maintenance. HVAC experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance and repairs throughout the lodge, guest rooms, cabins, restaurants, and public areas.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC systems and equipment.
- Complete maintenance work orders from various departments in a timely and professional manner.
- Perform basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and painting repairs.
- Participate in the property's preventive maintenance program.
- Inspect HVAC and building equipment and identify potential issues before they become larger problems.
- Change HVAC filters, belts, bearings, and other components and lubricate equipment as needed.
- Troubleshoot unusual equipment noises, vibrations, and performance issues.
- Perform plumbing repairs involving sinks, toilets, drains, garbage disposals, valves, and piping.
- Perform electrical repairs such as replacing switches, outlets, light fixtures, ballasts, and small motors.
- Maintain guest rooms and public areas, including repairing fixtures, replacing showerheads, caulking, painting, and making general repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance on kitchen, laundry, and other property equipment.
- Conduct routine property rounds and check building systems and equipment.
- Assist with emergency equipment inspections and weekly generator testing.
- Maintain tools, equipment, inventory, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Assist with special projects, including furniture repairs, shelving, storage solutions, painting, and property improvements.
- Respond professionally and promptly to guest maintenance concerns.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, energy efficiency, and overall property operations.
- Serve as the Duty Engineer when assigned, including carrying the pager and responding to maintenance needs.
Requirements
- Previous hands-on HVAC experience is required.
- Experience in hotel, resort, commercial, apartment, facility, or general building maintenance is preferred.
- Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and determine appropriate repairs.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Dependable attendance and the ability to work independently.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to interact positively with guests and coworkers.
- Ability to work the 2nd shift schedule of 3:00 PM–11:00 PM.
- Ability to respond to after-hours or emergency maintenance needs when scheduled.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors and perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, climbing, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
About Us
At Unicoi State Park & Lodge, you're not just maintaining a building — you're helping maintain an experience. Our property includes a lodge, guest accommodations, restaurants, cabins, recreational areas, and beautiful mountain surroundings. Every day brings something different, and your work directly impacts the comfort and experience of our guests.