Maintenance Specialist - Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Ottawa Downtown - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Description

NOW HIRING HOTEL MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST!

This is a wonderful opportunity to bring your engineering career to our dual branded property, Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Ottawa Downtown. As a Maintenance Specialist, you can make a difference in our guest and colleague experience. Our hotel will provide you the venue to utilize all your expertise in property engineering, hands on repairs, and preventative maintenance.

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The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown, conveniently situated in downtown Ottawa, is steps from Parliament Hill with subway transportation at the hotel’s front door for easy access too many points of interest including festival venues. The hotel features 173 extended-stay guest rooms under the Homewood Suites by Hilton banner and 171 units providing short-stay accommodations under the Hilton Garden Inn banner and a total of 4,500 square feet of conference space, a bar, restaurant, pool and fitness facility.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard.
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis
• Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement
• Assist in checking and making routine repairs and assist on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment
• Service the hotel's pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs
• Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening).
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows and counters. Paint and finish furniture and fixtures if needed.
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Operation of heavy machinery.
• Dispose of garbage in accordance with property policy.
• Be competent in the checking, cleaning, and recording of all duties related to the safe and hygienic upkeep of the pool observing safe working practices in relation to the use/storage of chemicals as required by company policy and health & safety regulations.
• Carry out assigned duties as part of the Preventive Maintenance Schedule achieving standards required by property and company policy.
• Carry out maintenance duties allocated daily in accordance with departmental requirements contributing to the smooth running of departments and achieving guest satisfaction.
• Assist with the testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting etc. on a routine basis in line with property policy
• Liaise closely with the direct supervisor regarding completion of work to minimize on “down” rooms and contribute to the overall profitability of the property.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English/ French is an asset. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Climbing, reading, standing, walking, and routinely lifting 25 lbs to 50 lbs. Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments. Previous maintenance experience necessary.

WHY CONCORD?

Our associates enjoy competitive pay, great benefits including health/vision/dental, bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, our Concord hotel com

SALARY

$23.87 CAD/Hour