Handyman / Houseman

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville
Cookeville, TN

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville

1200 Sams Street

Cookeville, TN 38506

Telephone (931) 854-1050

Hotel with 81 Rooms
Managed By Gibson Hotel Management, Inc.

Franchise Travel Discounts, Vision and Dental Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, 401(k), Daily Pay, PTO, Free TeleHealth Program

🔧 NOW HIRING: Handyman/Houseman
🏨 Skilled | Reliable | Essential Team Role 🏨

If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, we want YOU on our team! 💪
Join our award-winning hospitality company as a Handyman/Houseman, where your skills help keep our property safe, functional, and guest-ready every single day.

💼 What We Offer:
✅Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, ST & LT Disability, Critical Illness, FSA, Life Insurance, and 401(k)
💵 Competitive Pay
🌴 Paid PTO
✈️ Generous Travel Discounts
💸 Employee Referral Incentives
💰 DAILY PAY through ZayZoon
🩺 FREE Telehealth Program
🤝 A supportive, team-focused work environment


🛠️ Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the hotel’s equipment and building systems. The ideal candidate is reliable, hands-on, and has a strong eye for detail, along with solid technical knowledge and physical stamina.


⚙️ Responsibilities:

  • Perform minor repairs such as fixing broken locks, patching walls, and touch-up painting 🎨

  • Inspect control panels and electrical wiring to identify and resolve issues

  • Install appliances and equipment as needed

  • Complete routine maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs 

  • Inspect and troubleshoot building systems (e.g., HVAC, ventilation)

  • Maintain outdoor areas including lawn care and trash removal 

  • Check functionality of safety systems (e.g., fire alarms) 

  • Collaborate with contractors and team members during repairs or renovations

  • Report maintenance needs and completed work to the Chief Engineer (if applicable)


🧠 Skills & Qualifications:

  • Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems

  • Experience using hand and power tools 🔧

  • Ability to read technical manuals and drawings

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent physical stamina and manual dexterity

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred


🌈 Equal Opportunity Employer
We proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville

Hotel with 81 Rooms

Relax in peace at our hotel near downtown Cookeville

Providing cozy rooms and complimentary breakfast Fairfield Inn and Suites Cookeville treats you generously throughout your stay. You WILL be well rested and ready to take in some of TN great treasures such as nearby Cummins Falls State Park, Burgess Falls State Park, Historic Downtown Cookeville or the city of Baxter. Our hotel is just 3 miles from Tennessee Tech Univ making it ideal for visiting your loved one enrolled at the school. Once the daily activities come to an end drift away while lying atop a plush pillowtop mattress. Feel free to use the duvet for extra warmth. Your room will include a mini-fridge and microwave for added convenience. Enjoy premium movie channels and free WiFi. In for work use our business center in the lobby or book our event space for a meeting. At Fairfield Inn and Suites Cookeville, you are our 1 priority. Ask us about The Fairfield 100 percent Guarantee where we promise you will be satisfied or we will make it right. That is our commitment to you

Our Office
1811 Commons Point Drive

Knoxville, TN 37932

Reach Us At
865-539-0588

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Email Us At
info@mgibsonhotels.com

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