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The Resort at Cypress Hills is currently seeking a highly motivated and customer-oriented person to fill the position of Maintenance Worker. The successful applicant must be career focused and searching for a long-term position. The Resort offers a comprehensive benefits plan to all full time employees and competitive wages.
The Maintenance Department is responsible for all repairs and upkeep inside and outside The Resort. Maintenance employees perform a wide array of tasks to ensure that all guests have a safe and comfortable stay. Previous experience and basic knowledge of minor repairs, including plumbing, electrical, painting, etc. are assets.
Skills & Abilities
-Excellent customer service skills
-Detail-oriented
-Confident and self-motivated
-Demonstrate a commitment to the business
-Welcome and embrace change with a positive attitude
-Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment
-Ability to prioritize duties
-Ability to multi-task and organize time effectively and efficiently
-Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays and on call shifts
-Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and safely place objects of significant weight and size without assistance
-Possess a valid driver's license
A Criminal Record Check may be requested.
The Resort at Cypress Hills thanks all applicants for their interest however, only candidates being considered will be contacted for an interview.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Specific Maintenance Activities
- Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
- Remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
- Empty waste containers
- Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on electrical systems
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on appliances
- Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
- Paint
- Repair drywall
- Water and tend to plants
- Work with minimal supervision
- Perform routine maintenance jobs and repairs
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Work Setting
- Resort
Equipment Operated/Used
- Steam cleaners
- Power tools
- Carpet cleaning machines
- Polishing machines
- Power lawn mowers
- Security systems
- Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)
- Snowblowers
- Upholstery cleaning equipment
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Office/Administration activities
- Supervise other workers
- Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
- Perform safety and security checks
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)