Casual Maintenance Helper - St. John's, Canada - Delta St. John's Hotel & Conference Centre

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent monitors & maintains hotel's facilities and equipment to preserve brand image, and maximize life of facilities and equipment and optimize safety and comfort of guests, while maintaining company and legislative standards.

• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the property; working flexible shifts and weekends.
• Implement maintenance activities schedules to cover all tasks to be completed on a regular basis, plan for responding to emergency situations.
• Practices regular preventative maintenance and upgrades as necessary, all technical services & components of the building including electrical systems, mechanical systems, energy management systems, fire alarm/safety systems, grounds, parking, etc.
• May perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs in accordance with BRAND directives and instructions.
• Responds to guest calls when on duty.
• Supports the service personnel in any way possible to enhance guest services.
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Communicates with Facilities Manager and coworkers regarding product/ service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
• Is fully prepared for fire alarm procedures and other safety requirements. To complete all fire safety reports (e.g. Fire extinguishers, Health & Safety, Equipment reports)
• Is familiar with the location of how to control the supply of water, electricity and gas in an emergency situation.
• Refurbishes furniture and fixtures within the hotel such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows and counters. Paints and finishes furniture and fixtures, if needed.
• Performs general minor repairs to in house plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.
• Performs routine maintenance on air handling units (HVAC)
• Performs room inspections as required.
• Reports work completed daily to the General Manager.
• Removes snow/icesurrounding hotel.
• Some janitorial work inside/outside of the building, keeping the hotel's appearance at its best.
• Ensure compliance with hotel's Occupational Health & Safety procedures.
• Pool overlooking and chemical testing.
• Duties associated with Maintenance position including but not limited to the above

• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Experience as a hotel Maintenance worker.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• A "handson individual" knowledgeable in general maintenance, HVAC, woodwork, plumbing, electrical, drywall, grouting, grounds maintenance, boilers, small appliances, etc.
• Certifications will be an asset.
• Ability to deal with all levels of management in a professional manner.
• Confined Space Training, Fall Arrest, Lock Out/Tag out

• Ability to take direction from different management staff
• Requires focus with consistent interruption
• Ability to deal with guests in a courteous and pleasant manner

• Some heavy lifting required

• Standing for long periods
• Working with hazardous materials