Maintenance Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maintains the physical plant in an effective, economical manner to ensure that guests receive a clean, attractive, and secure place to stay. The successful candidate should possess a variety skills in order to in order to maintain the numerous systems in the hotel/grounds

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works closely with the Housekeeping, Front Desk, and Front Desk Supervisor to perform/coordinate daily maintenance and repair work as necessary. These areas of responsibility would include, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, painting, wallpaper hanging, electrical repairs, as well as general repairs.

Performs preventative maintenance projects according to daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly inspection and maintenance plans, for all hotel facilities and equipment such as pool, hot tubs, fire, and health & safety inspections, etc.

Removes garbage to the proper storage areas; recycles materials when possible, breaking down the cardboard; and, ensures the removal of garbage according to the contractor's schedule.

Maintains external property including landscaping, snow removal, and winter salting; records information in advance about the salting and snow removal in the Front Desk logbook.

Reads and initials the logbook and memos.

Maintains an inventory of maintenance stock items; submits purchase orders for stock as required to Rooms Division Manager for approval.

Provides security for guests, visitors, clients, staff, and property by following all key procedures; organizing, repairing, and maintaining complete and accurate records of electronic locking systems;

maintaining work areas in a clean, safe, well-organized condition and following all other safety regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Front Desk Supervisor and/or Senior Management.

QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrated general trades knowledge, including plumbing, heating, air conditioning, caulking, grouting, painting, wallpaper hanging, electrical repairs, as well as general repairs.

Physical ability to lift heavy weights, climb ladders, pull heavy items, bend and use job-specific tools is required.

Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills are required; a positive, energetic personality is required.

Knowledge of all safety and emergency procedures, including accident prevention policies; controls for noise and extreme temperatures; procedures for handling cleaning chemicals and potential exposure to viruses and bacteria; and safe practices for physically demanding work.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.50-$19.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts
• Candidate would have to be flexible i.e., available 7 days per week.
• Medical and dental program fully funded by the employer (full details to be discussed with the successful applicant)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.50-$19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kingston, ON K7L 2Z4 (required)

Work Location: In person