Facilities Caretaker Technician

Trapper Creek, Alaska (On-Site)

(Target Start Date March 2025)

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

We’re looking for an amazing Facilities Caretaker Technician to join our team, which is based at our Mckinley Princess Lodge location. You will be a part of the team that maintains the overall workings of the hotel property, 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. Caretakers will be required to respond to after-hours business and/or emergency needsthree (3) nights per work week to ensure that all facilities on property are protected and remain operational.

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

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance and responds to after hour business emergencies including: 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, etc., conducts structural inspections for safety. 
• Performs service and preventative maintenance on small, motorized equipment engines and carts including: induction and air handling units, completing filter changes, lubricates, maintains, and services mechanical and refrigeration and/or cooling systems.
• Identifies projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; participates in documenting challenges that require contractor repairs; monitors work of vendors or contractors.
• Conducts recordkeeping techniques and regulations, including use of automated record systems, OSHA workplace health and safety standards and procedures.
• 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.
• Assists management in determining training needs for seasonal work teams and assists in the training of less-skilled staff in facilities maintenance trades including safety procedures related to lodge operations. 
• 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. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent required. 
• One year of facilities maintenance, construction, or repair experience in a commercial or industrial setting. 
• Prior Supervisory experience a plus.
• Valid Driver’s license for the operation of a motor vehicle with a clean driving record of the past three years. Must be willing to be part of our random alcohol and drug testing program.
• Forklift driver certification is required within six months of employment, provided through the company. 
• Must be able to frequently bend, stand, kneel, climb ladders, reach below and above shoulders, and crawl.
• Wrist, hand, and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.
• May need to stand/walk for long periods of time. 
• Must be comfortable to work in both the indoors and outdoors that could have exposure to various weather conditions including potentially hazardous conditions, noise, and temperature extremes.
• Must be able to work beyond normal business hours, including a different shift. Weekend hours may be required occasionally to support business needs, projects, and/or operations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the Un