Maintenance Technician

**We're always looking for amazing people to join our team. Here at Bellstar, we “think like a guest, and act like an owner”. We are looking for team members who try to make every stay an unforgettable experience for guests.**

**This is a contracted position lasting 3 months**

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping the building and grounds in good condition. The Maintenance Technician plays an important role in the running of the hotel. Maintenance Technicians make sure that the electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and lawns at our hotel are in excellent working order so that our guests can enjoy their stay. Maintenance Technicians need to act with honesty, integrity, and be professional at all times. Our Maintenance Technicians must do their best to make our guests stay amazing from the time they arrive to the time they depart.

This job might be for you if:
You like working closely with a team, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are friendly, patient, and calm under pressure. You enjoy staying busy, working with your hands, and figuring out how things work. You communicate clearly, speak well, and aren't afraid of a fast-paced workplace. If this sounds like you, we can’t wait for you to apply

**Responsibilities for this role include**:

- Basic routine and preventative maintenance repair as problems arise including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, drywall repair, painting
- Perform regular preventative maintenance checks and repairs to ensure hotel television and internet services are functioning
- Servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units
- Groundskeeping including landscaping, lawn care, watering flowers
- Snow and ice removal
- Regular hot tub and pool upkeep and chemical testing, where applicable
- Maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the Maintenance department
- Maintaining inventory and informing Management of low of out-of-stock products
- Reporting hazards and injuries immediately
- Following all legislative requirements and internal standards, policies, and procedures while upholding the company’s core values
- Other relevant and related duties as assigned

**The “must haves”**:

- A passion for the tourism industry
- 1 year of Maintenance Technician experience in a hotel or residential setting
- Basic construction skills in a variety of areas including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, kitchen & bathroom remodeling and painting
- Basic hand and power tool skills
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Great organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
- Physical ability to repeatedly lift, push, pull up to 100lbs, as well as stand, bend, kneel, climb, and stretch for long periods of time
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and speak with a variety of stakeholders

**The “nice to haves”**:

- Valid trade certification
- Level 1 or 2 pool operator’s certificate
- Valid certification in First Aid
- Valid certification in WHIMS

**What you can expect from us**:

- A positive, open working environment with a stable, loyal team who love to promote inclusivity while having fun at work
- A growing company with opportunities for advancement, relocation, and development
- A robust benefits package, for qualifying employees, that includes dental and medical coverage
- Annual, corporate wide, salary and wage reviews
- Enrollment in the employee discounted rates program for use at any of the Bellstar Hotels & Resorts managed properties

BCR

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Parksville, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person