Maintenance Technician

**Position: Maintenance Technician**

**Our mission**: “
- _Through the strengths of our crew, we provide authentic service, deliver unique four ‘SEA’son experiences, and create treasured memories_.”*

**Jump on Ship The Opportunity**:
At Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre, we have an immediate opening for a **Maintenance Technician** If you are a friendly and hardworking individual, we want you

Can you picture yourself providing guests with memorable and enjoyable experiences, while being able to spend your breaks taking in views of beautiful Mahone Bay, shooting a few hoops, or paddle boarding on the Atlantic Ocean? If so, this is the job opportunity for you Here at Oak Island, we work hard and play often. Fun is always in SEA’son - join our crew and get away, every day

**What’s in It for You**:

- Paid training
- Inclusive, supportive, and fun work environment
- Access to our amazing amenities (pool, tennis courts, gym, kayaks, paddleboards, etc.)

**What You Will Do**:

- Responsible to maintain the esthetical condition of the hotel and guestrooms at all times
- Assist in administering and documenting equipment preventative maintenance and guest room preventative maintenance
- Replacement/repair of plumbing fixtures, toilets, drain lines, shut off valves, and grease traps
- Able to maintain and operate fridges, ice machines, and washers/dryers
- Perform quarterly room smoke detector and AC filter cleaning
- Responsible for the daily readings of HVAC equipment, pool chemical balances, verifying life safety systems are fully operational and advising Management of any concerns
- Completion of all daily requests and concerns for internal and external guests
- Perform routine inspections of guestrooms, public areas and grounds
- Promote and actively participate in Occupational Health and Safety initiatives
- Assist in the implementation of fire and safety inspections making sure they are completed and any discrepancies corrected
- Inspects fire detectors for use or expired inspections
- Fixes maintenance problems at the hotel
- Maintains the pool chemistry in the indoor and outdoor pool (when in season)
- Maintains in contact with the Front Desk to respond to any guest issues
- Daily will be assigned a “To Do” list by supervisor for completion
- Cleans rooms or areas of debris created by work (wood shavings, etc.)
- Liaises with Housekeeping about maintenance issues discovered while cleaning rooms
- Removes rubbish, recycling and composting from hotel and brings to collection area
- Cleans the steam room
- Performs any maintenance work required on the Chalets
- Assists other departments with odd jobs requiring physical labour
- Fixes problems with room and door locks
- Assists with work on the Marina

**Experience, Skills & Education Requirements**
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field, preferably in a similar environment
- Excellent knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC plumbing, fire/life/safety systems, pool operations, carpentry, masonry, all wall covering systems, flooring (including carpet, tile, wood and finishes)
- Able to work at heights and on ladders
- Able to meet physical requirements of position, which includes, but is not limited to: frequent standing and walking, lifting (up to 75lbs), bending and kneeling, and pulling and pushing
- Must be available to work days / evenings / weekends and holidays

If you are a friendly and hardworking individual with great communication skills, we want to hear from you
- Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal people, visible minority groups, persons with disabilities and women in occupations and positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on either your cover letter or resume._

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

**Salary**: $14.00-$16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chester, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location