Preventive Maintenance Person

posted January 30, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans

Compensation: $16.50 to $17.00 per hour

Job Purpose
Responsible for completing preventative maintenance tasks throughout the hotel.  
Job Responsibilities
  • Perform preventive maintenance in guestrooms, following task checklists provided by the property.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on building equipment. Including but not limited to guestrooms, corridors, meeting space, restrooms, public space and building exterior.
  • Perform routine maintenance on HVAC equipment. Clean coils, replace drive belts and air filters.
  • Perform routine maintenance on kitchen equipment, refrigerators, ovens, fryers and ice machines.
  • Perform routine maintenance on commercial laundry equipment.
  • Respond to guest calls and work orders.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Skills
  • Strong ability to paint, wallpaper and make cosmetic repairs. Must have skills in wood working, doors, lock, light fixtures, hardware, flooring and ceilings.
  • Fundamental understanding and ability to work with electrical devices such as outlets and switches
  • Fundamental understanding and ability to work on plumbing fixtures, toilets, showers and piping.
  • Fundamental understanding of building systems. HVAC and life safety equipment.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools properly and safely.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequently lifts/carries up to 50 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
  • Additional physical & visual requirements
  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Walk extended distances
  • Lift/carry over 50 lbs.
Working Conditions
  • Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others.
  • Additional working conditions
  • Outdoor weather conditions
  • Near moving or mechanical parts
  • On high precarious places
  • With fumes or airborne particles
  • Near toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Near risk of electrical shock
  • Near loud noises
  • In areas of strong vibration

Qualifications

Education
 HS Diploma or equivalent, schooling in a trade school is helpful
Experience
 At least 2 years of previous preventative maintenance experience preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry certification or license is helpful

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans

Extended Stay

Pro sports and French Quarter blocks away

Caesar’s Superdome and Smoothie King Center are only four blocks from our front door. Take a 10-minute walk to the French Quarter, home to world-famous dining, shopping, and entertainment. Harrah's Casino is a half-mile away. Enjoy free hot breakfast daily, our indoor pool, a full in-suite kitchen, meeting space, and free WiFi.