Maintenance Technician/Cleaner

Job Title: Maintenance Technician/Cleaner
Department: Building Operations
Position Status: Full Time, Year Round

***Potential housing available***

About Tourism Whistler

We are the official marketing and sales organization for the resort of Whistler, British Columbia - also known as the best place in the world, if you ask us - and we are proud to call this place home. As a not-for-profit, member-based organization, we are also the people behind the operations of the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, and Whistler.com Central Reservations.

We love where we live and we bring that energy and passion to everything we do. We are a team of collaborative, mountain-loving individuals and we show up and achieve great things professionally and personally. Creating a positive and fulfilling experience for our team is high on our list of priorities. And we are proud to be a workplace that requires respect for our people, our partners, and our environment. Because the people make the place, and this place is pretty special.

What We Offer

We like to make work meaningful and to live life fully. Join the team at Tourism Whistler and be part of a fun, supportive organization that truly values work-life balance. We're looking for people who want to make the most of the unique Whistler lifestyle and share our values of passion, energy, achievement, and respect.

A few ways that we walk the talk:
Culture & Connection

• A casual office setting (aka: no formal dress code)
• All staff events and departmental team building (the fun kind, we swear)
• Dogs in the office
• Fun, supportive, and collaborative team environment

Health & Wellness

• Meaningful health benefits for employees and their dependents, including an Employee Assistance Program and a wellness app (hello, Headspace)
• A wellness fund to support your health and recreation in Whistler. Think ski/snowboard or bike park pass, yoga or gym memberships, golf lessons, or other wellness offerings that support your well-being
• An annual Health & Wellness calendar with wellness offerings to prioritize mental health and well-being

Flexibility

• Nine-day fortnight schedule offering work-life balance and time to enjoy the beauty of Whistler!
• 3 weeks' paid vacation as a starting point

Starting Wage: $25 per hour. This is the starting base range for this role and may vary based on internal equity, and a candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Building Operations, the Maintenance Technician / Cleaner is a key member of Tourism Whistler’s Building Operations team. This position, along with the other Building Operations team members, is responsible for general cleaning, beautification, security, and minor repairs of the Whistler Conference Centre, Tourism Whistler administrative offices, Whistler Golf Club & Driving Range.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Tourism Whistler ambassador, living our purpose and vision with passion & energy, achievement and respect
• Perform cleaning, beautification and security duties in a safe manner. This includes the monitoring and cleaning of washrooms, Conference Centre common areas, Tourism Whistler administrative offices, and Whistler Conference Centre exterior property.
• Act as an ambassador, alongside the Conference Services and Sodexo Live! teams, to ensure the delivery of top-notch client experience at the Whistler Conference Centre
• Perform basic security work such as arming the building after hours, responding to security alarms and help contracted event security staff
• Snow removal (seasonally)
• Perform minor general repairs and building maintenance.
• Strong team orientation, with a positive customer service approach, professional appearance and “can do” attitude

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• One year experience in cleaning / maintenance, preferably in a hotel or commercial office environment
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient operations of cleaning equipment like carpet shampoo, floor strippers, and some hand repair tools
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures, such as: fall protection, lockouts, confined space entry, WHMIS and proper wearing of personal protective equipment, is an asset
• Ability to employ service procedures and techniques indicative of first class work
• Available for various shifts, including availability to occasionally work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Physically capable of performing all requirements, including visual concentration

Posting Closing Date: Monday, September 2, 2024. Closing date is subject to change based on applicant volume, so don't miss out on this opportunity and apply today!