Maintenance Helper

Hours and days will vary depending upon hotel occupancy but primarily evenings and weekends.

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 01115 - Guest House

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $12.50 to $17.50

Close Date

Close Date 09/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University Guest House & Conference Center is seeking a part-time Facilities/Maintenance Technician I to join our Facilities team. As the hotel and conference center on the University of Utah campus, we are committed to providing exceptional guest experiences through safe, reliable, and well-maintained facilities. This entry-level maintenance position assists with basic repairs, preventative maintenance, room preparation, inspections, and general upkeep in guest rooms, public spaces, conference facilities, and other areas managed by the University Guest House & Conference Center.

No previous maintenance experience is required. Training will be provided in departmental procedures, safe tool use, basic maintenance tasks, and the proper handling and escalation of maintenance concerns. The Facilities/Maintenance Technician I performs basic maintenance and repair tasks under the direction of a supervisor or an experienced technician. Assignments may include painting, minor repairs, replacing basic hardware and fixtures, moving supplies and equipment, assisting with preventative maintenance, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.

The position is expected to follow established procedures, complete assigned work safely, and seek guidance when an issue requires additional technical knowledge or experience. Because this position provides direct evening, weekend, and holiday support to hotel guests and employees, the successful candidate must demonstrate strong communication, guest-relations, and problem-solving skills. The employee must be able to respond calmly and professionally to guest concerns, evaluate routine issues, take appropriate action within their training, and promptly communicate or elevate concerns when additional assistance is needed.

The position regularly works with maintenance team members, Guest House employees, and guests to help ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and guest-ready. Candidates should have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing assigned tasks independently after receiving appropriate training. Flexibility is essential. Work schedules may vary based on hotel occupancy, conference activity, special events, and departmental needs, with shifts primarily scheduled during evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance, minor repairs, and general upkeep in guest rooms, conference facilities, public spaces, and other areas managed by the University Guest House & Conference Center.
• Assist with basic maintenance involving plumbing fixtures, lighting, doors, locks, appliances, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, HVAC equipment, and other building systems after receiving appropriate training.
• Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks, room preparation, inspections, and facility checks according to established schedules and procedures.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest and employee maintenance requests while working to minimize disruptions to guests, events, and daily operations.
• Use problem‑solving skills to evaluate routine maintenance and guest concerns, take appropriate action within established procedures and training, and promptly elevate issues requiring additional…