Facilities Operations Assistant, Hampton Inn & Suites, Xenia OH

Facilities Operations Assistant

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Facilities Operations Assistant for the Hampton Inn & Suites Xenia Dayton in Xenia, Ohio.

The Facilities Operations Assistant supports the daily care, maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and appearance of the hotel property. This hands-on position assists with preventive maintenance, routine inspections, basic repairs, grounds care, pool maintenance, work-order follow-up, and general property operations.

Working alongside hotel leadership and maintenance personnel, the Facilities Operations Assistant will gain practical experience with the systems and routines required to operate a commercial property. The position is well suited for a college student, trade-school student, recent graduate, or early-career candidate interested in engineering, construction management, facilities management, property management, building systems, hospitality operations, or the skilled trades.

Ultimately, you will help maintain a safe, functional, clean, and welcoming environment for our guests and employees. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they have made the right choice to stay with us.

This is a regular, part-time hourly hotel position and is not part of a formal internship or management-development program.

The Facilities Operations Assistant will receive practical exposure to:

• Commercial building and hotel operations
• Preventive-maintenance planning
• Property inspections and asset care
• Pool maintenance and water-testing procedures
• Life-safety practices and documentation
• Work-order prioritization and follow-up
• Maintenance inventory and supply management
• Vendor and contractor coordination
• Cross-department hotel operations
• Facilities and engineering leadership responsibilities

Professional exposure is intended to strengthen the employee's understanding of the hospitality and facilities-management industries. It does not guarantee promotion, academic credit, future placement, or entry into a company internship or management-development program.

Qualifications and requirements include:

• High school diploma, secondary qualification, or equivalent required.
• Current college student, recent graduate, trade-school student, or early-career applicant preferred.
• Interest in engineering, construction, facilities management, property management, hospitality, building systems, or the skilled trades.
• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities, construction, landscaping, housekeeping, property operations, or a related field is helpful but not required.
• Experience with Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Wyndham, Hyatt, or similar hotel processes and standards is helpful.
• Basic familiarity with tools, equipment, mechanical work, or property maintenance is helpful but not required.
• Willingness to perform hands-on and physically active work.
• Strong attendance, dependability, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and equipment guidelines.
• Ability to communicate professionally with guests, employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while meeting established performance and safety standards.
• Ability to recognize maintenance concerns and promptly report matters outside the employee's training or authorization.
• Must meet all company and legal requirements for assigned duties.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Push, pull, carry, and operate maintenance and cleaning equipment.
• Carry tools, supplies, parts, linens, and other materials throughout the hotel.
• Bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and stoop to inspect, clean, repair, or access assigned areas.
• Move throughout guestrooms, hallways, stairwells, equipment rooms, storage areas, public spaces, grounds, and exterior areas.
• Reach shelves, windows, ledges, pipes, equipment, and areas under or around furniture.
• Stand and walk continuously for extended periods while completing assigned responsibilities.
• Climb stairs and use ladders or step stools when trained and authorized.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Lift or move items within company-established limits.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

Materials and equipment used include:

• Standard Eco Lab or company-approved cleaning and maintenance chemicals
• Protective gloves, goggles, and other required personal protective equipment
• Basic hand tools and maintenance equipment
• Vacuum cleaner
• Floor-care equipment
• Carpet cleaner
• Pressure washer
• Pool-testing equipment
• Maintenance carts, ladders, and related property-care equipment

Employees may only operate tools or equipment for which they have received appropriate instruction, training, and authorization.

Other requirements include:

• Being passionate about people and service.
• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests, employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Reading and writing…