Maintenance Technician

About the Role

The Wickaninnish Inn is a family-run Relais & Châteaux property on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in Tofino, British Columbia. Since 1996, the inn has been known for delivering memorable guest experiences with a strong focus on service, sustainability, and a supportive workplace. The property is recognized by Forbes, Michelin Key, AAA Four Diamond, and Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will support the upkeep of guestrooms, public areas, interiors, exteriors, landscaping, and equipment. The role involves a mix of hands-on maintenance work, guest interaction, outdoor tasks, and physically demanding duties that may be required at short notice and in varying weather conditions.

What You Will Do

• Deliver attentive, personalized guest service that meets or exceeds Relais & Châteaux, Forbes, and AAA 4 & 5 Diamond expectations.
• Carry out the Inn’s service values and uphold its hospitality standards.
• Help maintain guestrooms and public spaces on a daily basis.
• Perform groundskeeping and landscaping tasks.
• Take on project-based work such as painting, carpentry, and equipment servicing.
• Support both interior and exterior building maintenance.
• Contribute to a scheduled preventative maintenance program.
• Assist with equipment upkeep, including the bicycle fleet.
• Restore and repair furniture as needed.
• Work outdoors for a range of maintenance assignments.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong customer service ability and a genuine drive to anticipate guest needs.
• A polished, professional presentation.
• A composed and dependable manner.
• The initiative to work effectively on your own and as part of a team.
• The physical ability to handle demanding tasks, including lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Interest in gardening, landscaping, and preventive maintenance work.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Previous experience in maintenance and housekeeping is an advantage.
• Eligibility for a BC Class 5 driver’s licence, along with at least two years of clean driving history in your home country.
• Ability to commit to the role for a mutually agreed period of time.

Additional Information

The workplace values diversity, equality, and merit-based hiring. The Inn aims to create a culture where people feel they belong and are appreciated for who they are. The team is also focused on maintaining high sustainability standards and contributing positively to families and communities.

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Compensation

The pay rate for this role is $21.00 per hour.