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: Lead Maintenance Engineer, 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
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
