Facilities Maintenance Technician, AK (Land-Based)

Denali, Alaska - Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation.

Holland America Line and Princess Cruises united as HAP-Alaska/Yukon Land Operations. We’re innovators in Alaska and Yukon tourism and advocates for the environment. Our team supports a combined fleet of ships sailing to Alaska each summer, operating lodges and hotels, luxury motor coaches and the largest domed rail cars in the world. Our guests experience both luxury and adventure that is truly unmatched. 

We’re looking for an amazing Maintenance professional to fill this role which is based in our Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge property.  You will be a part of the team that maintains the overall workings of the hotel property which includes ensuring the facilities are clean and in good operating condition. You will provide reliability, dependability, and a positive attitude in a diverse environment as you support multiple departments, ensuring the safest and most enjoyable experience for our guests and team members alike. 

Here’s a summary of what Holland America Line and Princess is looking for in its Facilities Maintenance Technician. Is this you?

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components; tests system competency and component devices and evaluates performance. 
• Repairs and maintains a variety of facilities systems, components, and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage, and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection equipment/systems, sprinkler systems, sensors and related hardware and software; constructs and maintains indoor/outdoor facilities, fans, lights and related; conducts structural inspections for safety. Knows and understands all safety procedures and trains seasonal staff on safety procedures related to lodge operations. 
• Performs service and preventative maintenance on small, motorized equipment engines and carts; troubleshoots equipment problems and identifies when appropriate for an external service provider to make repairs or perform warranty work. Maintains induction and air handling units; cleans and inspects all equipment, completes filter changes, lubricates, maintains, and services mechanical and refrigeration and/or cooling systems.
• Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; participates in documenting challenges that require contractor repairs; monitors work of vendors or contractors.
• Assists management in determining training needs for seasonal work teams and assists in the training of less-skilled staff in facilities maintenance trades. Responsible for paper and electronic recordkeeping related to preventative and corrective maintenance and repair, tracks and closes assigned work orders; may monitor work orders assigned to others and assist them in managing work orders.
• Working knowledge of computer programs to maintain logs, inventories and purchasing records; respond to service requests and emails; monitor and manage work orders.
• Responds to emergencies to ensure that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open and close lodges for winter operations, including winterization and snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
• Operates carts and service vehicles; responsible for safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs or accidents. Maintains appropriate records and reports. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• Forklift driver certification is required within six months of employment. Random drug screening and a valid driver’s license for the operation of a motor vehicle with a clean driving record for the past three years.
• One year of facilities maintenance, construction, or repair experience in a commercial or industrial setting. 
• Must be able to move throughout company facilities. 
• Work may require employee to work inside and/or outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, stand, kneel, climb ladders, reach below and above shoulders, and crawl.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• May be requested to work a different shift including working beyond normal business hours and/or on weekends occasionally to support business needs, projects, and/or operations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Holland America Line/Princess is unable to sponsor or take ove