Hotel Maintenance/Housemen Associate
2 days ago
Mesa
Job Description About the Role The Hotel Maintenance/Housemen Associate is a full-time, daytime position that is central to the daily operation of Days Inn & Suites Mesa. This role supports both the Housekeeping and Maintenance departments, ensuring the property exterior, common areas, pool, and guest rooms are clean, safe, and well-maintained throughout the day. The ideal candidate is dependable, takes initiative, communicates well with front desk and housekeeping staff, and takes pride in delivering a great guest environment. Schedule & Reporting Hours: Monday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (schedule may vary by property need) Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor and Front Desk Manager Works alongside: Housekeeping staff, front desk team, and outside maintenance vendors Key Responsibilities 1. Exterior & Grounds• Police the parking lot at the start of each shift — remove litter, cigarette butts, and debris • Empty and reline all exterior ash urns and trash receptacles, • Sweep building entrance, sidewalks, and breezeway, • Inspect exterior lighting and report outages to the front desk, • Walk the property perimeter to check for vandalism or damage, • Inspect and clean stairwells and elevator cabs, including buttons, handrails, mirrors, and floors 2. Pool & Spa• Inspect the pool and spa each morning — assess water clarity, debris, and surface conditions • Skim pool and spa surfaces; brush walls and vacuum the floor when needed, • Check and log chemical readings (chlorine, pH, alkalinity); adjust or notify maintenance as required, • Clean pool coping, handrails, ladder rails, and spa shell, • Wipe down all pool furniture and restock pool towels, • Maintain fitness room cleanliness — disinfect equipment, mop floors, restock supplies, • Secure pool gate and fitness room after cleaning 3. Housekeeping Support• Check in with the Housekeeping Supervisor each morning for floor assignments and priorities • Run trash pulls on assigned floors — bag and haul waste to the dumpster, • Empty all public area trash bins (hallways, vending areas, stairwells, exits) and replace liners, • Collect soiled linen bags from carts and transport to the laundry room when requested, • Keep linen carts stocked and staged on floors throughout the shift, • Assist with heavy lifts — mattresses, furniture, and bulk item moves, • Respond promptly to housekeeping requests throughout the shift, • Report any room damage, maintenance issues, or guest concerns to the supervisor 4. Maintenance Tickets• Check in with the front desk at the start of shift and mid-afternoon for open maintenance tickets • Complete assigned minor repairs — light bulb replacement, hardware tightening, caulking, touch-up painting, and similar tasks, • Update the front desk on ticket status as each job is completed, • Log all completed work: room number, issue, and time resolved, • Escalate any repair requiring a licensed trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) to the supervisor immediately 5. In-Room Preventative Maintenance (PM)• Receive PM room assignments from the front desk before entering any room • Test all light fixtures and replace burnt-out bulbs, • Check all electrical outlets using an outlet tester, • Inspect and test the PTAC/HVAC unit — confirm heating and cooling function; clean the filter, • Test the TV, remote, and all input ports, • Check all plumbing — toilet flush, sink drain, and shower pressure and temperature, • Inspect caulking around tub and shower surround; note gaps or mold, • Test the bathroom exhaust fan; report if non-functional, • Check door lock, deadbolt, and safety latch; confirm proper operation, • Inspect window latch and screen; confirm opens and closes properly, • Check for evidence of pests; report immediately if found, • Note any damaged furniture, walls, or fixtures on the PM log, • Return completed PM log to the front desk after finishing each room QualificationsRequired• Reliable, punctual, and able to work a consistent full-time daytime schedule • Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift, • Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in Arizona heat, • Basic handyman skills — comfortable changing bulbs, tightening hardware, minor painting, • Ability to follow directions and communicate clearly with supervisors and front desk staff, • Team-oriented and self-motivated — able to manage a task list independently Preferred • Prior hotel houseman, groundskeeper, or facilities/maintenance experience, • Familiarity with pool chemistry and basic water testing, • Experience reading and completing maintenance work orders or logs, • HVAC filter maintenance or light PTAC servicing experience a plus, • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus