Starting pay rate $17 / hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it

The beautiful lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers you the perfect opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers when you join the Westgate Lakes team.

As a General Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Execute general support tasks like painting, caulking, and repairing wall damages to maintain the aesthetic appeal of the property.
• Diagnose problems accurately and provide timely solutions to minimize downtime and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other engineering and maintenance staff to prioritize and coordinate repair tasks.
• Actively participate in the procurement and inventory process to ensure materials and tools are readily available for maintenance work.
• Utilize and navigate resort operation devices and software effectively (e.g., HotSOS and other applicable tools).
• Work confidently with ladders, scaffolds, and lifts, while adhering to appropriate PPE guidelines.
• Strictly adhere to safety guidelines and practices to ensure a secure working environment.

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in similar role, preferably in a hospitality or resort environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPO and EPA Certification preferred.
• 1 year of facilities maintenance or handyman experience.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects and work in various environments.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English with the ability to interact with all levels of team members and guests in an attentive and service-oriented manner. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid FL State Driver’s License to drive company vehicle.
• Westgate Resorts is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer .All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.