Maintenance Worker; Part Time; Nova Inn Yellowknife

Position: Maintenance Worker (Part Time) - Nova Inn Yellowknife
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for completing the day-to-day maintenance in guest rooms and throughout the hotel in order to ensure the highest standards of hospitality are demonstrated; directs and implements programs aimed at maintaining a zero defect environment for guests; inspects, maintains, and repairs all property mechanical, electrical, and other equipment used by the guest or affecting the quality of their experience while visiting the property.

Maintains the building and grounds with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection. This includes lawn and garden maintenance and snow/ice removal. The Maintenance Person is required to maintain a flexible schedule and be available to work shift work, and split shifts as well as, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Provide leadership in service and innovation while providing a working environment that fosters career growth and development for our team members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows all established and future maintenance Standard Operating Procedures.

Performs engineering department repairs in guests’ room necessary to operate and maintain the hotel in a safe and comfortable condition.

Completes urgent or emergency work orders to ensure highest guest satisfaction.

Provides repairs in each guest room consisting of the following:

troubleshoots electronic locks, repairs doors and hardware o replaces or repairs bathroom fixtures, flooring, and caulking

repairs HVAC (valve replacement, control switches, filter changes, cleaning, etc.)

minor repairs to furniture, minor repairs for wall damage and wall coverings

TV and On Command System repairs

repairs to windows, screens, tracking, caulking and security hardware

Mounts any hardware, pictures, replaces light bulbs, minor carpet repairs

mirror replacements, replaces faulty smoke detectors and changes batteries

replaces ceiling tile as needed, replaces broken room amenities (iron, hair dryer, etc.)

repairs balcony doors, locking hardware, windows, railings, and patio lights

Conducts routine testing on all equipment within the guest rooms (including smoke detectors, televisions, television remotes, air conditioning, telephones, cable lines, phone jacks, etc.).

Communicating effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors o Provides quality service to guests by responding to their requests promptly, efficiently, and courteously.

Maximizes guest service by exhibiting strong knowledge of the hotel's facilities and services.

Identifies maintenance requirements and keeps systems in top operating condition.

Regularly inspects fire hydrants, fire hose valves, dry system, air and water pressure, all control valves, water storage tank level and condition.

Regularly checks fire pump and emergency generator during sprinkler and emergency power tests.

Maintains highest standards for the maintenance and safe operation of issued tools and equipment.

Inputs and maintains data within maintenance requests to maintain accuracy of completion.

Shovels sidewalks, cuts grass and maintains flower beds as necessary.

Monitors and maintains operation of mechanical equipment and building systems (HVAC).

Responds to customer questions regarding hotel, in-house facilities, and local events.

Ensures customer needs are met and followed up on in a timely fashion. o Communicates with authorized personnel by using paging system and radio.

Follows established hotel security and safety policies as required.

Key member of crisis and emergency team.

Ensures organization and cleanliness of the maintenance shop, guest rooms and public areas worked in

Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.

Completes preventive maintenance program as assigned by Chief Engineer and keeps accurate records.

Ensures housekeeping and front office are aware of rooms blocked out of order and reason.

Ensures customer concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner

Adheres to all Nova Hotel Standards

Other projects/duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education:

High School diploma. Previous training in hospitality is considered an asset.

Experience:

1-2 years’ experience in the hospitality industry is an asset. 5+ years within…