Engineering Tech II

Company Description

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country,
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park.

As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Supports resort operations by performing maintenance tasks, including projects, preventive maintenance, and work orders.

As an Engineering Technician II, you will:

• Perform engineering projects, guest calls, blitzes, and preventive maintenance as directed by resort management
• Troubleshoot plumbing issues, make repairs, and replace fixtures and piping as needed
• Diagnose, replace, and repair minor electrical components such as receptacles and ballasts
• Troubleshoot and repair appliances and household fixtures
• Understand HVAC systems and perform basic preventive maintenance and diagnostics
• Repair interior and exterior walls, wall coverings, and ceilings, including texturing, painting, and caulking
• Repair or replace tiles, grout, vinyl, and carpet as required
• Work with pools, spas, and water features, including chemical balancing and cleaning tasks
• Participate actively in procurement and inventory processes to ensure materials and tools are available for work
• Operate resort operations devices and software effectively (HotSOS and other applicable systems)
• Communicate professionally through radios, phones, emails, and verbal interactions
• Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks as required by resort management
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and battery-powered tools required for the job
• Work using ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Follow safety guidelines and practices
• Recognize and identify potential safety hazards on the property
• Communicate and interpret guest needs through positive interactions toward resolution
• Adhere to all CFI/Westgate Resorts policies and procedures
• Always represent Westgate Resorts professionally through appearance, attire, and behavior
• Perform other tasks as assigned by resort operations leadership

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in trades and maintenance within a resort or commercial environment
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license to drive company golf carts
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator) license as required by the resort
• Written and verbal communication in English is expected
• Ability to be versatile, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Must communicate effectively with supervisors and resort leadership
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with…