Facility Maintenance - Summer 2023

Who We Are…

Deerhurst Resort is your host to the true Muskoka experience.

What is important to us…

We CARE.

We have FUN.

We value INTEGRITY.

We believe in TOGETHERNESS.

POSITION: Facility Maintenance - Summer 2023

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering

STATUS OF POSITION: Full-Time

JOB HIGHLIGHTS: PM shift Work, Work Independently and as a team

Why Deerhurst Resort?

Nestled in the heart of Muskoka, Deerhurst Resort can become your new office with a view. Becoming a Host unlocks a world of opportunity to not only grow your hospitality career but yourself as well. On top of the beautiful and relaxing surroundings Deerhurst Hosts enjoy complementary activities such as Golf, Canoeing, Kayaking etc. Discounts on food, clothing and our concessions, such as water skiing, paintball, ATVing. Affordable staff housing is available on site and includes laundry, internet, shuttle service. Join our team and find out why thousands of people visit Deerhurst every year. Apply to Deerhurst today, Muskoka’s preferred place to work and play.

Position Summary

Performing routine maintenance and repairs on guest rooms and throughout the Resort, they are responsible for ensuring that the Resort is maintained in the best possible condition minimal inconvenience to guests.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Repairs drapes and rods, replaces hooks, cords and slides.
• Repairs/replaces tiles, grouting and caulking tile areas.
• Ensures the well-being of our guests and colleagues by being alert to and reporting potential hazards and malfunctioning equipment
• Installs towel racks, toilet paper holders, shower curtain rods and doorstops.
• Completes all other duties as required
• Performs basic furniture repairs and hangs pictures.
• Replaces light switches; receptacles and light bulbs.
• Maintains pools i.e. cleaning, vacuuming, adjusting chemical levels, changing pool valves, replacing filters, basic wall covering repair.
• Replaces TVs and cable boxes; programs movie channel boxes.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs i.e. changing washers; seats; cartridges; handles; drain fittings, etc.
• Performs basic repairs to air conditioners i.e. changing filters; cleaning coils, replacing motors etc.
• Provides exceptional and professional service to our guests and colleagues

Education & Experience

• Experience in one or more of the building trades (sheetrock, tile, carpentry, wallpaper, minor plumbing and electrical, etc.)
• Experience in a related field or technical school.
• Clean criminal record
• Valid Ontario driver’s license with clean driving record required.

Qualifications

• Is flexible with their schedule, able to work long hours, shift work, evenings, weekends and holidays as business levels require
• Able to maintain composure and adapt in a fast past environment
• Able to handle problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
• Pays precise attention to detail, order and cleanliness
• Able to take initiative within given guidelines
• Able to evaluate and select alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Has effective communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• Able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Guest oriented with a sincere, helpful, caring and friendly personality
• Some familiarity with hand and power tools; electrical test equipment; refrigeration equipment; plumbing equipment; audio-visual equipment; pipe cutting equipment; telephone; and office equipment.

Visa Requirements: Must be eligible to work in Canada

The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills or efforts associated with or expected of the role, but are intended to accurately reflect principal job elements.