Maintenance Technician

**Principle Purpose of Job**:
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing general building and property maintenance. Additional duties may include performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalks. The Maintenance Technician shall ensure that the grounds are maintained appropriately.

Core Competencies
- Guest Focus
- Communication
- Energy & Stress
- Team Work
- Quality Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Accountability and Dependability
- Operating Equipment
- Ethics and Integrity

**Key Job Responsibilities**:

- Perform general maintenance in all areas of the hotel on various equipment (including but not limited to boilers, rooftop units, laundry equipment, etc.).
- Perform minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs.
- Carry out minor repairs to guest rooms and equipment.
- Comply with Health and Safety and WHMIS requirements for Personal Protective Equipment.
- Respond to client requests for maintenance in hotel rooms..
- Perform regular property inspections of the hotel including common areas, building exterior, and landscape.
- Clean light fixtures and change light bulbs/tubes.
- Perform minor repairs on windows, doors, switches, desks, tables, plugs, equipment, appliances, sinks, toilets, blinds etc.
- Responsible for vandalism clean up and repair, within skill level.
- Maintain heating and air conditioning systems, boilers, pumps, fan units, control panels, thermostats, cooling towers, etc.
- Maintain working knowledge of environmental safeguards and alarm systems.
- Maintain fire alarms and extinguishers.
- Maintain outside grounds (remove snow, ice, and debris, spray and remove weeds, sweep and clean gutters, water and maintain sprinkling systems).
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- Assist outside contractors, as required.
- Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisor.
- Prepare, paint and decorate interior and exterior surfaces, as required.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

**Requirements**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of work experience in operation or maintenance of the building
- Ability to perform small repairs (e.g. caulking, replacing washers, and replacing light fixtures).
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a Pool Operator’s Certificate (funded by employer).
- WHMIS safety training and First Aid/CPR (requirement of employer/employer funded).
- Knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office/Excel) an asset.
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Goal oriented and enjoys being part of a team environment
- Physical mobility and stamina required
- Must be mechanically inclined.
- Minor electrical and plumbing experience.
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Solid oral and written communication skills (required to maintain written record of repairs).
- Ability to follow instruction
- Detail-oriented
- Professional attitude
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent time management skills
- Good organizational skills
- Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills
- Professional appearance and manners
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

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

**Salary**: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)