Maintenance Worker

Looking for a career change? Join one of Canada’s most successful and multicultural Hospitality companies, that strives to take your talent to the next level. With 20 hotels owned and managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels, and more in development, your passion, collaboration, and voice will be an excellent addition to our growing Organization. As a company, we strive to provide exceptional benefits, perks, and growth opportunities to all our employees.

If you have a passion for exceptional service delivery, are results driven and appreciate the recognition, Easton’s is your career partner of choice.

The Easton's team believes that excellence is achievable only in an environment that embraces and promotes Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). Our company is challenging the way we work, think, and develop an inclusive workplace. Our commitment to ED&I allows us to achieve our vision and mission and ensure a more equitable future for all.

**About the Hotel**

TownePlace Suites Thunder Bay is a modern, all-suite hotel located on the Harbour Expressway off the Trans-Canada Highway, offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for both short and extended stays. Guests enjoy spacious suites featuring fully equipped kitchens, ergonomic workstations, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Our hotel provides an inviting atmosphere with amenities like a free breakfast buffet, a 24-hour In A Pinch® Market, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. With easy access to local attractions like Chapples Golf Course, Thunder Bay Country Club, and Thunder Bay International Airport, TownePlace Suites is ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

**What do we offer?**
- Hotel Discounts at Marriott hotels globally
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Personal Days & Time Off for Work Anniversary
- Career Development
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount
- CAA Discount
- Goodlife Discount
- Perkopolis - Discount Program
- Pocket Pills Discount

**JOB OVERVIEW**

Perform general maintenance work to ensure hotel maintenance quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Complete minor work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, filters, light bulbs, patching vinyl, painting, repairs to pipelines, toilets, sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment, etc. Perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned.
- Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
- Monitor efficiency of equipment and electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, guests entrance/access doors, television sets, lighting systems and makes minor repairs and/or replacements to ensure proper operation and maximum efficiency.
- Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows and counters. Paint and finish furniture and fixtures in guest rooms, if needed.
- Maintain front entrance area, parking lot and/or garage, and street entrance in a clean and presentable manner.
- Assists in checking and makes minor repairs on general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment.
- Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the exterior of the facility, grounds, pool and exercise/sport facilities (including property signs and lighting)
- Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc., replenishes supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimizes waste.
- Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
- Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
- Perform other duties as assigned. In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards

**QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS**

Basic reading, writing and math skills and 1+ year(s) of general building maintenance and repair experience. Completion of high school diploma or related vocational training preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

- Carrying, lifting, pulling or pushing items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
- Remain stationary for extended periods of time
- Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
- Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling

Other:

- Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical skills, preventive maintenance procedures, and reasonable understanding of building equipment and hand tools.
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other hotel staff and hotel guests.
- Attention to detail and customer service skills
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive their i