Maintenance Technician

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort defines mountain luxury in the heart of Whistler, British Columbia - host mountain resort of the 2010 Winter Olympics. We are Canada’s premier, year-round outdoor adventure destination - just two hours north of downtown Vancouver. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience and an on-site championship golf course, Fairmont Chateau Whistler is Whistler’s largest conference resort hotel with 519 guestrooms and suites, exceptional dining in five unique outlets and full resort amenities including a slope-side Health Club.

Hotel Maintenance Technician - Handyperson - Days & Overnights

Starting Rate of Pay:

Maintenance Technician - $25.75 per hour

Overnight Maintenance Technician - $26.75 per hour

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Whistler and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What will you be doing?

• Service and repair duties of guestrooms and public areas
• Attending to guest calls
• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on property’s facilities and equipment
• Inspect all areas of the property for safety issues and take immediate corrective action
• Maintenance of health club facilities including hot tubs and pools
• To be health and safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment
• To be a member of emergency response team
• Assist with rooms maintenance team as required
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience is required
• Understanding of mechanical functions required
• General handyperson skills are required
• Pool Operator Level 1 mandatory
• Ability to use various hand and power tools
• Must be team oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision

Physical aspects of the job include but are not limited to:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Very frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs
• Occasional ascending or descending 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.
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APPLY TODAY: For more information on working and living at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler please visit Fairmont Chateau Whistler Careers (whistler-jobs.ca)