Maintenance Engineer Technician

## Description

**Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!**

*JB Duke Hotel – Durham, NC*

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a positive attitude? Bring your talents to the **JB Duke Hotel**, where Southern charm meets world-class hospitality. Nestled on the scenic Duke University campus, our award-winning property offers the perfect setting to grow your career.

As a **Maintenance Engineering Technician**, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our property stays in top condition. From fixing plumbing and electrical issues to supporting improvement projects, your work helps deliver exceptional experiences for every guest.

**What You’ll Do**

• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for hotel employees and guests by responding promptly to all maintenance requests
• Troubleshoot and repair general maintenance issues, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and electrical systems (e.g., checking outlets, pipe systems, fixtures)
• Inspect and make minor repairs to HVAC systems, toilets, sinks, pipelines, and other fixtures
• Check electrical systems such as refrigeration controls, televisions, and lighting, performing minor repairs as needed
• Repair and maintain furniture and structures (e.g., cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, counters)
• Complete painting projects, wallpaper repair/hanging, and finishing work on furniture and structures
• Collaborate on renovation and improvement projects to keep the property in excellent condition
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards

**Why You’ll Love Working Here (Benefits)**

• Supportive, team-oriented environment that feels like family
• Competitive pay and opportunities for growth
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, plus supplemental coverage (Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness & Accident)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and 8 Paid Holidays annually
• 401(k) with employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
• Complimentary employee meals & free on-site parking
• Family & Friends room and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A modern, guest-focused property you’ll be proud to maintain

If you take pride in your craftsmanship, enjoy variety in your day, and want to be part of a team that values your contributions - **we want to meet you**!
This position is within a hotel and requires the availability to work weekends, holidays, and other high volume days.
**Apply today and become part of something special.**
## Qualifications

• **1–3 years of experience as a maintenance engineer or repairman (experience in a high-volume hotel or resort preferred)**
• Degree, certification, or training in engineering is a plus
• Ability to use general repair tools, read basic drawings and specifications, and make rough estimates of required material
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to bend, stand, and walk frequently
• **Strong communication skills (written and spoken)**