Maintenance Engineer – 4th Class Power Engineer

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance.  In spring 2019, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M, five-year multiphase revitalization project. With its prestigious address on Georgia Street, this castle is surrounded by a diverse arts community of galleries and theatres, a thriving shopping district, exhilarating nightlife and world class cuisine. Join our team and welcome our guests to extraordinary experiences at their home away from home.

Maintenance Engineer – 4th Class Power Engineer
As a certified 4th Class Power Engineer, you will perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain the property’s facilities and equipment to ensure a safe and functional environment for our guests and colleagues.

Our Culture & Benefits: 

• An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace, where we place people at the heart of everything we do 
• The opportunity to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who strive to make the world a more welcoming place 
• The opportunity to live, work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs 
• A competitive rate starting at $32.10 (80% of rate) per hour increasing to $40.12 after 3 months and bi-annual increases  

• Complimentary meal through our Colleague Dining Program 

• Complimentary uniform laundering 
• Up to $150 per year for safety footwear allowance 
• Up to $400 per year for tool replacement allowance 
• Complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program 
• Employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide 

• The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment and a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 1939 
• Free learning programs through our Academies and discounted eCornell courses 
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities,

• Annual paid vacation, sick leave, up to statutory holidays and birthday leave 

• A comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits  
• A company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) 
• A monthly travel reimbursement for TransLink monthly passes 

What you will be doing:

• Consistently offer professional, engaging, and friendly service
• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on property’s facilities and equipment
• Complete all assigned Preventative Maintenance Orders and Daily Work Orders in a timely and efficient manner
• Take daily readings of the boiler house, chiller plant, water entry room, etc.
• Inspect all areas of the property for safety issues and take immediate corrective action
• Assist guests regarding property facilities in an informative and helpful way
• Monitor the hotel's energy management goals in conjunction with Fairmont and ownership standards
• Promptly respond and follow up to guest and colleague requests to resolve problems and prevent future issues
• Uphold the highest standard of internal and external customer service at all times
• Support and follow the Hotel's Health & Safety mission and program
• Actively participate and promote the Company's sustainability and environmental program
• Work closely with the Chief Engineer and team to assist with the successful completion of projects and renovations
• Follow all other policies, procedures, and standards of the Hotel and Company
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Level 4 Power Engineer Certificate required
• Relevant building maintenance experience is an asset
• Pool operator's certificate or experience in pool maintenance  and chemistry is a strong asset
• Other trade qualifications including carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc. an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and industry-related software
• Knowledge of building codes, fire, and health department regulations
• Knowledge of energy management, building automation systems, and digital fire control systems
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Must be a self-starter and self-motivator with ability to take initiative
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain positive and objective outlook in challenging situations
• Must be physically fit and well-groomed
• Ability to lead by example with a consistently high standard of performance
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, overnights, rotating shifts, extended hours, and available for emergencies

The physical job requirements include:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30lbs
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Visa Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com

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