General Maintenance

Westin Resort and Spa Whistler•Whistler, BC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Westin, everything we do is designed to help our guests be at their best, and they appreciate our supportive attitude, anticipatory service, and extensive knowledge on how to assist them throughout their stay. We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join our team of hospitality professionals. If you’re someone who has is positive, adaptable and intuitive, with a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to discover how you can thrive at Westin. Our Quality Keepers know that the countless small details end up making a big impression on our customers. It’s their organization, attention to detail and overall care for their work that reinforces our position as the world’s leading hospitality company. The Maintenance Technician is responsible to maintain and repair the exterior and interior facilities including electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, cooling, kitchen, structural, parking areas, spa, and perform other maintenance work necessary to maintain the property in an optimum and efficient condition. They perform tasks and preventive maintenance activities as directed by Engineering Leadership and will ensure the safety and comfort of the guests and associates.

Requirements

A warm, people-oriented demeanor
A team-first attitude
High attention to detail and a drive to get things done
Ability to provide a satisfactory criminal record check
Ability to demonstrate initiative, ownership of challenges and have a good understanding of how a maintenance department works
Hands-on field experience in minor electrical, painting and plumbing within a commercial or industrial environment, preferably within a hotel, hospital, or other multi-facility location
Must be able to operate basic power tools and other hand tools
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and a passion for dealing with and emotionally connecting with others
Ability to work a flexible work schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Basic computer knowledge
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to work in temperatures like freezers (-20°C) and Boiler rooms (40°C), possibly for one hour or more
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 10 hours in length
Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning and repair/maintenance tasks
Must be able to frequently lift 50clbs
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity
Must be knowledgeable about common hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemical
Must be able to operation machinery as required; Works with, drill presses, power saws, table saws, etc.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the exterior and interior facilities including electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, cooling, kitchen, structural, parking areas, spa
Perform other maintenance work necessary to maintain the property in an optimum and efficient condition
Perform tasks and preventive maintenance activities as directed by Engineering Leadership
Ensure the safety and comfort of the guests and associates
Advise immediate supervisor of conditions which might affect the operation of the facility
Become thoroughly familiar with hotel's emergency procedures and perform assigned duties per hotel and departmental procedures
Make all necessary repairs to maintain the hotel's operations
Become thoroughly familiar with all phases of operation and maintenance repair of all guest room, public spaces and heart of house area
Perform all repairs, maintenance, and replacement of parts for preventive maintenance and accurately and neatly record all pertinent data
Complete daily maintenance report
Minor construction repairs
Install new equipment and systems as directed
Maintain tools and maintenance equipment properly
Maintain Pool & Spa
Respond to guest complaints promptly and efficiently to avoid inconvenience or discomfort
Assume responsibility for training lesser trained personnel in the operation and maintenance
Ensure that all established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are strictly adhered to
Comply with WRS’s Occupational Health and Safety Program and the Regulation of WorkSafeBC
Report any unsafe conditions, practices, or injuries to their supervisor as soon as possible
Set a good safety example
All other duties as assigned