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Highgate Hotels, LP

Maintenance Tech

Highgate Hotels, LP, Thorofare, New Jersey, United States

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Maintenance Tech – Residence Inn Deptford Requisition ID: 2025-72663

Category: Engineering

Compensation: Hourly, $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Highgate Hotels Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location Residence Inn Deptford 1154 North Hurffville Road Deptford, NJ 08096

Overview The Engineer, Level 1, is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees.

Responsibilities

Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.

Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e., boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical, etc.).

Take required readings on equipment.

Test cooling tower and record readings.

Replace and program televisions as needed.

Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.

Perform furniture repair.

Replace and repair pumps.

Perform plumbing repairs (i.e., clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc.).

Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Trace and repair all types of water lines.

Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.

Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.

Perform and maintain work to local, state and federal codes.

Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.

Paint designated areas.

Repair and finish sheet rock.

Repair all types of wall coverings.

Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.

At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Trade school and/or college coursework in related field helpful.

Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

Heavy work – exerts in excess of 100 pounds occasionally; 50 pounds frequently; 20 pounds occasionally (must be able to lift and move requisite loads).

Effective communication skills with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service‑oriented manner.

Good listening, understanding, and clarifying skills regarding concerns raised by employees and guests.

Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service‑oriented manner.

Attendance at all hotel‑required meetings and trainings.

Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards and scheduling requirements.

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and nametag.

Compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

Maximize efforts toward productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.

Effective problem‑handling – anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.

Ability to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet objectives.

Ability to cross‑train in other hotel‑related areas.

Maintain confidentiality of information.

Show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.

Perform other duties as requested by management.

EEO Statement Highgate Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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