Maintenance Incharge

Job Responsibility:

We at Holiday Inn Express Fort St. John are looking for a dynamic Maintenance Incharge to join our team to assist with day to day upkeep and maintenance of our Hotel.

Responsibilities:

• Creates and implements a departmental plan and measurable objectives for the Maintenance department that supports the Company's overall strategy, i.e., including preparation of the Operating and Capital budgets
• Collaborates with other Managers, Supervisors, and Ambassadors to identify and analyze business requirements and the implications for the team; identifies gaps and implements agreed upon solutions
• Understands what is going on in the Maintenance operation, forecasts and proactively addresses needs and situations, by working with Hotel management team to effectively schedule and prioritize maintenance and repair of physical structures on the property site as well as invest in capital upgrades
• Forecasts labour costs, production schedules and operating implications
• Adheres to departmental budgets and prioritizes resource allocations appropriately
• Focuses on short and long-term priorities, maintaining a big picture perspective
• Ensures the department's compliance to relevant legislation and regulations (i.e., WCB, employment standards, OH&S)
• Manages and oversees the work of others within Maintenance including ongoing management responsibilities such as delegating work flow, motivating and providing guidance to team members, communicating goals, and following up on specific internal/external inquiries for Maintenance
• Monitors the quality of work and provides feedback on the degree to which operational standards are met
• Resolves guest service issues, and identifies potential barriers to guest services; works with others to remove barriers to service excellence across operation
• Anticipates and is flexible to the changing needs of guests as special events and circumstances arise
• Other duties as required

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Physical mobility and stamina
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience an asset
• Trade Qualification in one or more of the following: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or refrigeration
• 3 years Journeyman Status with at least 2 years experience leading a team
• Extensive experience working with contractors and sub-trades
• Excellent communication, specifically written and oral English, and customer service skills
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Strong problem resolution skills and conflict resolution skills to resolve issues within a functional area
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training
• Intermediate level in the use of MS Office Suite
• Experience forecasting and budgeting for a functional area within a property
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays

Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or an actual transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required.

You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

**We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with Holiday Inn Express Fort St. John, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.**

**ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 44 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person