Assistant Manager, Maintenance

Carnival Corporation•Cooper Landing, AK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager, Maintenance is based at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge in Cooper Landing, Alaska. This role assists in leading the team responsible for maintaining the overall workings of the hotel property and ensuring facilities are clean and in good operating condition. The position supports multiple departments and uses a maintenance system to record repairs and inspections. The maintenance team has three members during winter and nine during summer, including six seasonal staff members who assist with indoor and outdoor maintenance and grounds work. The role requires a professional, dependable, and positive approach in a diverse environment. The Assistant Manager supports safety and operational standards and may work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, potentially hazardous conditions, noise, and temperature extremes. Flexible hours, varying shifts, weekends, extended hours, and on-call assignments may be required. Holland America Line and Princess state that their priority is compliance, environmental protection, and the health, safety, and well-being of guests, community members, and shipboard and shoreside employees. They are equal opportunity employers and provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Professional-level knowledge of facilities maintenance management equivalent to that acquired through experience or some college or an associate degree.
At least three years in progressively responsible positions in hotel property or facilities maintenance.
Valid driver’s license for operating a motor vehicle and a clean driving record for the past three years.
Availability for random drug screening.
Proficiency in computer business applications and working knowledge of computerized maintenance systems.
Comfort working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and possible exposure to hazardous conditions, noise, and temperature extremes.
Ability to frequently bend, stand, kneel, climb ladders, reach below and above shoulders, and crawl; wrist, hand, and finger dexterity to operate equipment and handle materials.
Ability to lift 60 pounds/23 kilograms and occasionally move up to 100 pounds, work safely around equipment, and stand or walk for long periods.
Availability to work flexible hours, varying shifts, weekends, extended hours, and on-call assignments as needed.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Working knowledge of facility maintenance materials, systems, tools, equipment, and applicable code requirements.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements, workplace safety practices, and company policies and procedures.
Ability to safely operate and train others on hand tools, power equipment, service vehicles, and carts.
Ability to plan and coordinate work, including preventive maintenance, service requests, and work orders.
Proficiency with computerized maintenance systems for maintaining records, logs, inventories, purchasing information, and regulatory documentation.
Ability to work independently, follow written and verbal instructions, maintain confidentiality, and comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with employees, management, and customers at all levels.
Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and safety standards at work and in housing, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman experience, post-secondary technical certification, or a license in carpentry, electrical, mechanical plumbing, or HVAC systems.
OIT and wastewater qualifications.
Fireman’s class stationary boiler’s license.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing hotel maintenance activities, operations, and staff.
Manage employment, supervision, performance management, salary administration, discipline, and training for directly assigned personnel.
Contribute to a positive employee experience while maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.
Collaborate with other departments, support HESS/SAY programs, and participate in training seasonal maintenance team members.
Oversee and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment, facility structures, and grounds.
Observe facility equipment operations, update logs, and document information.
Apply knowledge of equipment, systems, facilities maintenance, carpentry, heating and air conditioning systems, and grounds maintenance to make repairs or adjustments for safe and efficient operations.
Support safety protocols and the overall safety culture, maintaining high standards of operation, cleanliness, and organization in work and storage spaces.
Perform other duties as assigned.