State Park Inn Maintenance Technician Abe Martin Lodge
Date Posted: Feb 16, 2026
Requisition ID: 472619
Location:
Nashville, IN, US, 47448
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the State Park Inns:
The Indiana State Park Inns are one of the oldest state parks lodging systems in the country. We proudly operate seven unique and beautiful facilities throughout our great state of Indiana that offer a unique experience for guests to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature and make memories naturally!
Located just outside Nashville, Indiana, Abe Martin Lodge is nestled in the picturesque hills of Indiana's largest state park, Brown County State Park. The lodge features 84 guest rooms, the Little Gem Restaurant, cabins, an indoor water park, and over 6,000 square feet of banquet/conference space.
Role Overview:
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on Lodge equipment, systems, and facilities, including HVAC units, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, lighting, and appliances.
Respond promptly to guest and staff maintenance requests, troubleshooting and repairing issues such as leaky faucets, malfunctioning locks, broken furniture, or faulty electrical outlets.
Maintain swimming pools, spas, and outdoor areas by monitoring water quality, cleaning filters, and performing minor landscaping or groundskeeping tasks.
Assist with room turnovers by addressing any maintenance needs before new guests arrive, ensuring rooms are in top condition.
Handle emergency repairs, including after-hours calls, to minimize downtime and ensure guest safety (e.g., fixing water leaks, power outages, or security system issues).
Maintain inventory of tools, supplies, and parts; order replacements as needed while adhering to budget guidelines.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and building codes, including fire safety inspections and OSHA regulations.
Collaborate with other departments, such as housekeeping and front desk, to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruptions.
Document all maintenance work, including logs of repairs, inspections, and equipment status.
Participate in energy conservation efforts by identifying and implementing efficiency improvements.
Hourly Rate Statement:
The hourly rate for this position traditionally starts at $15.23/hr but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The Maintenance Technician responds to all General Maintenance service calls. Responsible for Life Safety standards, performing necessary tasks and demonstrating knowledge relating to hotel property maintenance. Evaluating maintenance with high-quality standards and an exceptional guest service mindset.
Facilitates the daily maintenance operations throughout the property by walk-through and visual inspections assessing the safe and efficient maintenance of the physical structure of the hotel, kitchen, restaurant, banquet, and dining areas
Performs or directs basic repair and maintenance of facilities, guest rooms, and public spaces
Maintains building by performing/directing basic repairs, carpentry, shoveling, clean-up work, snow-ice removal, plumbing, electrical wiring, painting, and related maintenance activities
Optimizes maintenance staff and outside vendors repairs, replacements, audits/inspections, and improvement projects
Prioritizes work orders through urgent requests or schedules work to minimize inconveniencing hotel/banquet/dining guests and coordinates those schedules with affected departments
Inspects and maintains machinery and equipment for conformance with operations, optimizing the assets, and meeting safety standards
Moves supplies, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and guest luggage as required
Able to maintain all Indiana State Park Inns standards and excel during annual inspections
Properly maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies required for daily operations and projects
Organizes tools and supplies to increase productivity
Provides timely and professional assistance to the other departments of the hotel
Accountable for materials used and requesting of items needed for projects
Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas
Handles chemicals according to hotel/regulatory safety requirements
Ensures security of any assigned keys and RFID key system
Associates must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need for Success:
Strong knowledge of commercial building repair and maintenance to include all trades i.e. Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall, Paint, Carpentry, and Carpet repair. 5 years of hospitality maintenance experience preferred. Ensure safe operation of tools. Read basic building plans and researching product drawings, specifications, and manuals. Must possess physical stamina and condition to withstand heavy labor in an outside environment. Ability to work without supervision and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality. Able to work a varied schedule including holidays, weekends, and nights as business dictates. Requires assigned times of being on call 24/7 to support immediate and emergency needs. Frequent standing; walking; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent lifting and/or move up to 100 pounds. Requires repetitive motion and manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
9 holidays/special event days
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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