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Maintenance Associate

Hawkeye Hotels
Champaign, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

Overview

Join our dynamic hotel maintenance team as a Maintenance Staff member, where your expertise will keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to apply your mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be responsible for assisting our Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining the condition of our hotel and repairing equipment, ensuring safety standards are met, and supporting the overall upkeep of our hotel. If you thrive in hands-on roles and enjoy helping as a team with solving complex technical challenges, this position is perfect for you! We are committed to fostering a positive work environment that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on facilities equipment, HVAC systems, electrical panels, plumbing systems, and building interiors to ensure optimal operation.
  • Repair and troubleshoot electrical equipment using schematics, ohmmeters, and other diagnostic tools; perform electrical work safely following established protocols.
  • Perform HVAC system repairs, including filter replacements, system calibrations, and troubleshooting to maintain climate control standards.
  • Utilize hand tools and power tools for carpentry tasks such as maintenance painting, drywall repairs, or building interior modifications.
  • Maintain facilities equipment by performing repairs or replacements on plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring, mechanical components, and other building systems.
  • Read and interpret schematics and technical manuals to diagnose issues accurately; document work performed in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
  • Supervise or assist with maintenance painting projects or other facility upgrades while ensuring safety compliance.
  • Support maintenance operations with customer service-oriented communication to internal teams or external vendors when needed.

Qualifications

  • Handyman experience or a sort of jack of all trades. Proven experience in facilities maintenance or related fields of residential/commercial building upkeep.
  • Strong mechanical knowledge combined with electrical experience; familiar with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and electrical equipment repair.
  • Skilled in plumbing system maintenance and repair as well as HVAC system troubleshooting and repair techniques.
  • Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, ohmmeters, and other diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting complex issues.
  • Knowledge of carpentry techniques including drywall repair and painting; experience with maintenance painting is a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a maintenance setting is desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills in English; capable of providing clear instructions and documentation.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team in fast-paced environments while maintaining safety standards at all times.

Join us as a Maintenance Associate if you’re passionate about maintaining high standards of facility operations through your technical expertise! We’re committed to fostering a safe environment where your skills grow alongside our organization’s success—empowering you to make a real impact every day!

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

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