MAINTENANCE PERSON

The Maintenance Person is responsible for keeping all equipment in good repair with minimal downtime by providing day-to-day maintenance of all hotel facilities. The Maintenance Person is required to complete work orders from all departments in a timely and efficient manner to the highest level of standards outlined by the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites.

The maintenance department continuously works to support the improvement of engineering services to guests, coworkers, and other departments.

Responsibilities:

• Respond and attend to guest room repair requests
• Understand and operate advance electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems
• Communicate with employees and guests alike to determine the nature of their maintenance request
• Utilize the Property Management System (PMS) to identify new work orders and update completed work orders
• Ability to interpret readings from meters, gauges, and other measuring units used on equipment present on site
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
• Ability to work under high pressure situations and exercise good judgement
• Strong attention to detail, speed, and accuracy when completing assigned tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information
• Ability to ensure security of guest room access and hotel property
• Perform basic maintenance activities such as unclogging drains, repairing various forms of hardware and electrical equipment including lamps, HVAC and AC ducts
• Program televisions and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties
• Test, troubleshoot, clean, and perform basic repairs to tools, hardware, and basic machinery
• Operate as independent mechanic by analyzing problems, identifying appropriate courses of action, and implementing solutions with available resources
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical part breakdowns
• Display appropriate two-way radio etiquette at all times
• Maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information
• Monitor fire alarm and safety systems as necessary
• Must have comprehensive understanding of hotel emergency procedures
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Professional attitude with the ability to follow instruction
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and tight deadlines
• Physical mobility and stamina required
• Detail oriented
• Must speak, understand, and write fluently in English. Bilingualism is an asset
• Experience working in a fast-paced hotel setting is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have two years of experience in a general maintenance role
• Basic painting, drywall, electrical, and plumbing skills are required
• HVAC, carpentry, or mechanical experience an asset

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.14 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Holiday and weekend availability

APPLY TODAY: To apply for this position, please send along your résumé to the attention of Cariane Parisien, Human Resources Administrator at cparisien@lordnelsonhotel.com with the position title noted in the subject line.