Maintenance Technician

Merete Hotel Management is seeking a Maintenance Technician to help keep a Bend, OR hotel property operating smoothly and looking its best. This onsite role supports both routine upkeep and responsive troubleshooting across mechanical systems, guest-facing areas, and shared facilities, with a focus on safety and minimizing downtime.

Location: Bend, OR (onsite)
Pay: USD 20 - 23 per hourly
Experience: 1 years
Schedule: 38.0 – 40.0 hours per week

What you’ll do

• Maintain and repair carpet, wall coverings, furniture, and painted surfaces, including cosmetic repairs in guest rooms and public areas such as replacing burned out light bulbs
• Maintain and repair equipment used in laundry, guest rooms, and public areas
• Repair irrigation and sprinkler systems
• Maintain the pool and pool area, which may include a hot tub
• Keep adequate parts, materials, and supplies stocked on the supply cart
• Inform the manager on job status and project status
• Communicate parts and material needs to the manager in a timely manner
• Attend all mandatory meetings
• Report all unsafe working conditions
• Complete other duties assigned by the General Manager, Area Director of Maintenance, or Area Manager of Maintenance
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance as an essential function of the position

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ maintenance experience in a commercial or residential environment preferred
• Light carpentry, with knowledge of paint and wallpaper
• HVAC or plumbing or electrical skills
• Certification in pool operation preferred
• Must meet minimum age requirements
• May need a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record
• Must pass a criminal background check

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Physical demands

• Constantly stand and walk on stairs, tile, and rubber mats covering tiles, linoleum, concrete, padded carpet, marble, gravel, and more
• Frequent repetitive motions including stooping (bending at the waist), twisting (knees, waist, and neck), crouching (bending at the knees), and reaching (overhead/extension)
• Frequently climb ladders, steps, and stools
• Frequently lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing an average of 5-50 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds
• Frequently push and pull equipment carts, equipment, and supplies weighing an average of 5-50 pounds
• Occasionally push and pull equipment carts, equipment, or supplies up to 150 pounds

Working conditions

• Exposure to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, dust, liquid chlorine, refrigeration gases, chillers, pumps, and related environments
• Constant operation of power tools and equipment including electric motors, compressors, generators, power sweepers, and a company vehicle
• Adherence to company safety standards and procedures, including appropriate attire and use of safety guards and PPE such as safety goggles, ear plugs, gloves, inhalation devices, and aprons
• Maintaining security of the work area and equipment while meeting safety expectations and OSHA requirements

Success factors

• Maintain the physical plant and aesthetic beauty of the hotel property
• Follow all safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with the public and other team members
• Follow applicable policies and procedures while continuously working to improve operational standards
• Complete projects in a timely manner
• Meet or exceed productivity and quality standards

Experience and role emphasis

The Maintenance Technician role supports consistent property readiness through routine maintenance, timely repair response, and safe work practices. Regular and reliable attendance is required to meet the hotel’s operational needs.