Maintenance Person, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront, Peterborough, ON, CA

16 days ago Requisition

The Maintenance Person is responsible for all related maintenance duties in order to ensure that units are maintained in a safe, economical, and reasonable manner; and available for sale each night.

• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the property; working day, evening shifts and/or weekends a possibility
• 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, renovation, exercise room, 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.
• Responds to Front desk calls, assisting in checking rooms, luggage delivery and guest special request.
• Reports any equipment malfunction, emergency situations or suspicious persons to the General Manager.
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Communicates with Maintenance Manager and co-workers 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 with in 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, kitchen equipment and HVAC systems.
• Performs routine maintenance on air handling units (HVAC)
• Performs room inspections as required.
• Conducts fire alarm training weekly and drills monthly.
• Conducts ongoing training to new staff.
• Able to trouble shoot, follow and maintain a preventative maintenance program.
• Reports work completed daily to supervisor.
• Removes snow/ice-surrounding hotel.
• Maintains pool facilities in clean and orderly condition.
• 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.
• Utilize all IHG tools and resources that are required for the position.
• Duties associated with Maintenance position including but not limited to the above

• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Carpentry knowledge would be an asset
• 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 and communication skills.
• A “hands-on 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.

• 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

Reports to the Maintenance Manager . Works under general instructions to prioritize and complete assigned tasks.