Maintenance Worker

Comfort-Inn-By-Choice-Hotel; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

InnVest Hotels is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join our team in Canada. The role involves preventative maintenance, minor repairs, painting, and exterior upkeep to ensure hotel properties meet quality standards.

The responsibilities include handling electrical/plumbing tasks, maintaining life-safety systems, and coordinating with contractors as needed. A valid driver’s license and 1–3 years of hotel maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years building maintenance experience, hotel environment preferred.
• Painting and plastering experience required.
• Trade experience (electrical/plumbing) is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong customer service.
• Able to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to keep logs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and guestroom upkeep tasks.
• Perform minor repairs such as replacing ceiling tiles and light bulbs.
• Prepare and apply paints, stains, and protective coatings.
• Maintain exterior areas including snow removal and landscaping.
• Inspect electrical systems and fix minor issues as needed.
• Maintain and repair hotel fixtures, fixtures and plumbing as required.
• Monitor fire alarm/life safety system; assist with emergency procedures.
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures in guestrooms.
• Maintain tools and equipment; aid in project records and reporting.
• Coordinate with contractors and ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Painting

Plastering

Electrical

Plumbing

Driver's License

Communication skills

Reading safety documents

Organizational skills

Report writing

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $22.96 CAD to $23.28 CAD Pay range for our various positions takes into account multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; education and certifications, work location and other business and organizational needs.

Description

THE OPPORTUNITY:

MAINTENANCE WORKER

REPORTS TO GENERAL MANAGER

ACTIVITIES:

The duties of the Maintenance Worker include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with preventative maintenance including completing Guestroom Preventative Maintenance Checklist, minor repair orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs and patching vinyl to maintain Hotel and keep property quality to standard.
• Applies preparatory materials, paints, and stains to surfaces of walls, ceilings, equipment, and furniture. Prepares and applies appropriate materials to signage and irregular surfaces such as parking lots.
• Applies protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment, and other structures.
• Maintain the exterior of the hotel including but not limited to snow removal and landscaping.
• Checks electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems and makes minor repairs and/or replacements as needed.
• Performs maintenance to electronic locks, telephone systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks.
• Monitor and perform system tests as necessary to the hotel’s fire alarm/life safety system
• Refurbishes furniture and fixtures within guestrooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, and counters.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in the hotel.
• Handles guest requests, compliments and suggestions in a professional manner.
• Follows all company and job-specific safety policies, and reports any accident and/or hazard immediately.
• Maintains an up-to-date emergency plan. Inspect fire protection systems in accordance with hotel engineering procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations. Complete and keep current evacuation plans for guests and employees.
• Maintains written emergency procedures for fire, power failure, water and gas line ruptures, and severe weather conditions.
• Accompanies inspectors, insurance representatives, the local fire marshal, or other officials on inspections of the property. Maintain copies of all fire inspection reports, both from insurers and fire marshals.
• Maintains a list of primary contractors used in all phases of original hotel construction (plumber, electrician, etc.), as well as those used for any subsequent renovations or repairs. Coordinate and control the activities of contractors and enforce safe work practices.
• Keep accurate completion and task records in the project files.
• Undertakes special projects and other duties as assigned by Management.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

• High school diploma
• 1-3 years building maintenance experience required, hotel environment preferred
• Painting and plastering experience necessary
• Previous trade (electrical and/or plumbing) experience an asset
• Have and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with excellent customer service skills
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, safety awareness information, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to write routine reports, keep logs, and correspondence
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Long periods of time spent standing, with frequent bending
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs

Pay range for our various positions takes into account multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; education and certifications, work location and other business and organizational needs.

THE COMPANY:

InnVest Hotels manages a portfolio of 100 hotels across 18 internationally recognized brands, making us Canada’s largest independent hotel owner. Our management team also oversees day-to-day operations at nearly 90 additional hotels, making InnVest the largest independent operator in the country. Our properties span from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NL, and range from roadside inns to luxury urban hotels, offering a diverse and dynamic hospitality experience.

At InnVest, our mission is simple: deliver outstanding guest experiences and strong returns on quality hospitality investments. A career with us provides unique growth opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently owned and operated hotel portfolio.