Maintenance Associate

Watermark Beach Resort; Osoyoos; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resort in Osoyoos is seeking a General Maintenance Associate responsible for maintaining and repairing various facilities to ensure guest safety and comfort. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in electrical, plumbing, and maintenance tasks, demonstrating initiative and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field experience in electrical, plumbing, and painting.
• Ability to operate basic power tools and other hand tools.
• Knowledge about common hazards and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair interior and exterior facilities including electrical and plumbing.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs as directed by the supervisor.
• Respond to guest complaints promptly to ensure comfort and safety.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

Painting

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Machinery (drills, saws)

Job description

The General Maintenance associate is responsible to maintain and repair the exterior and interior facilities including electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, cooling, kitchen, structural, parking areas, and perform other maintenance work necessary to maintain the property in an optimum and efficient condition. They perform tasks and preventive maintenance activities as directed by the maintenance manager and supervisor and will ensure the safety and comfort of the guests and associates.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advise immediate supervisor of conditions which might affect the operation of the facility
• Become thoroughly familiar with hotel's emergency procedures and perform assigned duties per hotel and departmental procedures
• Make all necessary repairs to maintain the hotel's operations
• Become thoroughly familiar with all phases of operation and maintenance repair of all guest room, public spaces and heart of house area.
• Perform all repairs, maintenance and replacement of parts for preventive maintenance and accurately and neatly record all pertinent data
• Complete daily maintenance report
• Minor construction repairs
• Install new equipment and systems as directed
• Maintain tools and maintenance equipment properly
• Maintain Pool & Hot Tubs
• Respond to guest complaints promptly and efficiently to avoid inconvenience or discomfort
• Assume responsibility for training lesser trained personnel in the operation and maintenance
• Ensure that all established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are strictly adhered to.

Skills & Experience

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, ownership of challenges and have a good understanding of how a maintenance department works
• Hands on field experience in minor electrical, painting and plumbing within a commercial or industrial environment, preferably within a hotel, hospital, or other multi-facility location
• Must be able to operate basic power tools and other hand tools
• Must have the ability to work independently and as a team when required
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and a passion for dealing with and emotionally connecting with others
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong attention to detail

General Requirements

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 10 hours in length
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning and repair/maintenance tasks
• Must be able to frequently lift 50lbs
• Must be knowledgeable about common hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
• Must be able to operation machinery as required: drills, saws, presses.

Source: Hospitality Online