General Maintenance Supervisor

Canadian Hostelling Association • Tofino, BC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our busy hostel team in one of the most beautiful spots on the West Coast and create memories and friendships that last will last a lifetime. HI-Tofino Hostel - Whalers Guesthouse is hiring a General Maintenance Supervisor to join our family-like team. If you love hands-on work and getting things done, and thrive in a supportive, fun, and nature-loving environment, all the while maintaining a healthy work-life balance this could be your dream role!

Requirements

• Previous hands-on maintenance or renovation experience (think: the wide range of skills involved in flipping a house).
• Confident and safe operation of power tools and equipment.
• Solid basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry.
• Great attention to detail with a practical, can-do approach to tasks.
• Good mechanical aptitude and comfort troubleshooting a variety of issues.
• A positive attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan your workday and that of the staff you supervise.
• A reliable team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Sewer Lift Stations is an asset, but training is provided.
• Experience with specialized maintenance such as carpentry, tiling, equipment repair, HVAC, electrical work is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Daily Groundskeeping & Landscaping: Keeping our property tidy and beautiful (e.g. clearing of eves troughs, sweeping hostel grounds, weeding, etc.).
• Facility Maintenance: Painting, drywalling, cleaning, and tackling repairs in guestrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Preventative Maintenance: Performing regular preventative maintenance in line with our daily/weekly/monthly maintenance schedules.
• Plumbing: Troubleshooting and resolving plumbing issues.
• Sewer Lift Station: Maintaining and troubleshooting pumps and related component care. Experience is an asset, but training is provided.
• Specialized Maintenance: e.g. carpentry, tiling, equipment repair, HVAC, electrical work and more - Experience is an asset!
• Contractors: Arranging and coordinating the work of contractors and repair services.
• Bike Maintenance: Tuning up our rental bike fleet.
• Team Support on busy days: Support with housekeeping during busy days and other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Full-Time Hours (30-40 hours per week and a schedule that ensures a great work-life balance)
• 4% vacation pay
• Extended Health Benefits
• Affordable staff accommodation
• Free bike rentals
• Free HI membership
• Discounted or complimentary stays at other HI hostels (availability permitting)
• Discounts on surf lessons and adventure tours (hot springs, bear watching, whale watching, kayaking).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed