Maintenance Person

Best Western; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Western Winnipeg is seeking a Maintenance Person to keep the building safe and well-maintained. You will perform routine maintenance, respond to guest calls, and support on-site contractors while following safety and hotel standards.

Daily tasks include painting, equipment checks, and facility repairs. You will work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, ensuring guest comfort and property safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with HVAC systems, plumbing and commercial electrical systems.
• Experience as a hotel Maintenance Person.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Hands-on individual knowledgeable in general maintenance, drywall, grounds maintenance, etc.
• Ability to deal with all levels of management in a professional manner.
• Able to manage multiple projects at a time.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance of the property, including day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Plan and implement maintenance schedules; respond to emergencies.
• Paint and repair walls and furniture; maintain building and grounds.
• Answer guest calls while on duty and support service staff.
• Coordinate with maintenance manager and coworkers on repairs and safety issues.
• Ensure safety procedures and proper operation of utilities (water, electricity, gas).
• Maintain pool areas and handle basic janitorial tasks as needed.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Hands-on maintenance

Drywall

Grounds maintenance

Project management

Multitasking

Job description

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2972

The Maintenance Person must ensure that the entire building is in safe and good working order at all times. This includes a combination of preventative maintenance tasks, daily repair requisitions, and supporting outside contractors when on site. Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the incumbent monitors & maintains hotel’s facilities and equipment to preserve brand image, and maximize life of facilities and equipment and optimize safety and comfort of guests, while maintaining company and legislative standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the property; working day, evening shifts and/or weekends.
• Implement maintenance activities schedules to cover all tasks to be completed on a regular basis, plan for responding to emergency situations.
• General painting, wall repairs, general maintenance of building and grounds
• Responds to guest calls when on duty.
• Supports the service personnel in any way possible to enhance guest services.
• Responds to Front desk calls, assisting in checking rooms, luggage delivery and guest special request.
• Reports any equipment malfunction, emergency situations or suspicious persons to the Manager.
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Communicates with Maintenance Manager and co-workers regarding product / service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
• Is fully prepared for fire alarm procedures and other safety requirements.
• Is familiar with the location of how to control the supply of water, electricity and gas in an emergency situation.
• Refurbishes furniture and fixtures with in the hotel such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows and counters. Paints and finishes furniture and fixtures, if needed.
• Performs routine maintenance on air handling units
• Able to trouble shoot, follow and maintain a preventative maintenance program.
• Reports work completed daily to supervisor.
• Removes snow/ice-surrounding hotel.
• Maintains pool facilities in clean and orderly condition.
• Some janitorial work inside/outside of the building, keeping the hotel’s appearance at its best.
• Ensure compliance with hotel’s Occupational Health & Safety procedures.
• Duties associated with Maintenance position including but not limited to the above
• Must be able to work days, weekends, night, and holiday shifts

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge and experience with HVAC systems, plumbing and commercial electrical systems
• Experience as a hotel Maintenance Person.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A “hands-on individual” knowledgeable in general maintenance, drywall, grounds maintenance, etc.
• Ability to deal with all levels of management in a professional manner.
• Able to manage multiple projects at a time

Mental Effort

• Ability to take direction from different management staff
• Requires focus with consistent interruption
• Ability to deal with guests in a courteous and pleasant manner

Physical Effort

• Some heavy lifting required
• Long periods of standing and kneeling required
• Climbing ladders, and overhead lifting and reaching

Working Conditions

• Standing for long periods
• Working with hazardous materials
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certificates. Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets

Type of Supervision Required

• Reports to the hotelGeneral Manager.Works under general instructions to prioritize and complete assigned tasks.

Please Note:

This Job Description is not neither definite nor restrictive and may be modified or added to in the future to meet changing needs.