Maintenance Technician

About the role

Located near the Virginia Tech campus, Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg University is dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service, comfortable accommodations, and a well‑maintained property. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, and mechanical equipment with particular attention to safety and security, and for performing daily maintenance tasks critical to delivering an exceptional stay for each guest.

Responsibilities

• Maintain timelines and work schedule in accordance with the preventive maintenance program.
• Check work orders and night report for any assignments to be completed.
• Perform preventive maintenance work orders, including monitoring and maintaining all laundry and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain guestrooms using the rooms preventive maintenance program.
• Change air‑conditioning filters per the maintenance program.
• Check HVAC equipment: change filters, belts, bearings, lubricate as necessary, and address unusual noise or vibration.
• Change or repair locks as needed.
• Perform general maintenance to guestrooms and public areas.
• Perform guest requests as assigned.
• Assist in all phases of repair work.
• Assist other engineering personnel as instructed by supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Maintain proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces.
• Ensure security of any assigned keys.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Clean and professional appearance.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both speaking and writing.
• Ability to utilize basic technology, including a smartphone and a computer.
• Experience in maintenance or building trades preferred.

Potential Career Paths

• Engineering Supervisor
• Chief Engineer
• Director of Engineering
• Area Chief Engineer
• Regional Director of Engineering
• Corporate Director of Engineering
• Vice President of Engineering

Schedule

Full‑time or part‑time positions are available.