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Island Hospitality Management

Manages upscale hotels across major brands

Maintenance Technician 2

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDurham, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Troubleshoot HVAC cooling coils, compressor failures, water pressure issues, circuit breakers, and commercial kitchen equipment.
  • Monitor life-safety systems and maintain regulatory logs in compliance with applicable codes.
  • Identify major structural, mechanical, or safety concerns before they escalate into high-cost emergency capital expenses.
  • Recognize, report, and correct potential safety hazards, and notify supervisors of damage, deficits, and disturbances.
  • Complete basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpet, and tile-floor maintenance and repairs.
  • Complete painting, minor roof repairs, and other exterior projects.
  • Repair pool and exercise-room equipment when necessary.
  • Participate in preventative maintenance programs.
  • Check consumable stock levels and replace items when appropriate.
  • Work with the Chief Engineer and management team to identify and complete technical and skilled projects.
  • Prepare necessary reports during each shift for the management team.
  • Report to the hotel in bad weather when required to maintain the exterior, including snow shoveling and ice melting.
  • Work with minimal supervision, prioritize urgent calls, handle night and weekend duty, and run shifts independently.
  • Make on-the-spot technical decisions during off-hours emergencies.
  • Assist in training and mentoring Tech I team members.
  • Have advanced diagnostic and repair skills in commercial HVAC/PTAC systems, commercial plumbing including water heaters, boiler loops, and main lines, electrical systems up to 277/480V, kitchen and laundry equipment, and pool/spa chemistry.
  • Have 3–5 years of hands-on hotel engineering or maintenance experience.
  • Effectively anticipate, prevent, identify, and solve workplace problems.
  • Complete work orders in a timely manner.
  • Be readily available and approachable to guests while providing guest service.
  • Be able and willing to respond to emergency situations on short notice.
  • Know hotel emergency procedures.
  • Meet the physical demands of the job, including extended standing, sitting, or walking; regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Complete an online technical assessment at the property following an in-person interview.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, repair, and maintain hotel systems and equipment, and maintain buildings and common areas in good condition.
  • Observe health and safety guidelines.
  • Work individually or as part of a team.
  • Work a variable number of hours based on guest occupancy, season, staffing, and other factors; specific weekly hours are not guaranteed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Active CPO certification and EPA Universal or Type II certification are highly desired.

About the Company

Island Hospitality Management

Manages upscale hotels across major brands

Island Hospitality Management manages upscale extended-stay, select-service, and full-service hotels for owners across the United States, handling operations for brands like Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Starwood, and IHG. It improves profitability by enforcing strict P&L controls, standardized procedures, and careful cost and revenue management, while maintaining high guest service, cleanliness, and ambience. The company differentiates itself with an ownership mindset focused on growing top-line revenue without sacrificing net operating income, delivered through an entrepreneurial, performance-driven culture and large portfolio of over 160 hotels. Its goal is to maximize net operating income for owner-owners by balancing revenue growth with cost discipline and superior property standards.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Altamonte Springs, FL
Founded
Not listed

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