Maintenance Colleague

_**Only Applicants residing in Canada only will be considered for this position**_

Keeping our hotel running smoothly is vital to our guest's experience - as **Maintenance Colleague **you’ll keep everything looking sharp and running like clockwork. From simple repairs to forward-thinking for the next day. With naturally high standards to support our own, you’ll approach every task with dedication and pride.

**Job description**

Maintenance Colleague

**Reporting to**:Area Maintenance Supervisor - Rob Pelley

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assists with preventative maintenance including completing Guestroom Preventative Maintenance Checklist, minor repair orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl to maintain Hotel and keep property quality to standard.
- Applies preparatory materials, paints, and stains to surfaces of walls, ceilings, equipment, and furniture. Prepares and applies appropriate materials to signage and irregular surfaces such as parking lots.
- Applies protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment, and other structures.
- Maintain the exterior of the hotel including but not limited to snow removal and landscaping.
- Checks electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems and makes minor repairs and/or replacements as needed.
- Performs maintenance to electronic locks, telephone systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks.
- Monitor and perform test systems as necessary to the hotel’s fire alarm/life safety system.
- Refurbishes furniture and fixtures within guestrooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, and counters.
- Maintains all tools and equipment in the hotel.
- Handles guest requests, compliments and suggestions in a professional manner.
- Follows all company and job-specific safety policies, and reports any accident and/or hazard immediately.
- Maintains an up-to-date emergency plan. Inspect fire protection systems in accordance with hotel engineering procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations. Complete and keep current evacuation plans for guests and employees.
- Maintains written emergency procedures for fire, power failure, water and gas line ruptures, and severe weather conditions.
- Accompanies inspectors, insurance representatives, the local fire marshal, or other officials on inspections of the property. Maintain copies of all fire inspection reports, both from insurers and fire marshals.
- Maintains a list of primary contractors used in all phases of original hotel construction (plumber, electrician, etc.), as well as those used for any subsequent renovations or repairs. Coordinate and control the activities of contractors and enforce safe work practices.
- Keep accurate completion and task records in the project files.
- Undertakes special projects and other duties as assigned by Management.

**SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- High school diploma.
- 1 year building maintenance experience required, hotel environment preferred.
- Painting and plastering experience is an asset.
- Previous trade (electrical and/or plumbing) experience an asset.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with excellent customer service skills.
- Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, safety awareness information, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Able to write routine reports, keep logs, and correspondence.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Able to be self efficient and make decisions on their own.
- Long periods of time spent standing, with frequent bending.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
- Exposure to various cleaning agents, paints, and varnishes.
- Must be able to work days, evening, and weekends.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $20.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person