Head of Maintenance

Overview

The Northern Lights Village brand was born in 2016 and since then we opened three resorts in Finnish Lapland. We pride ourselves in delivering consistently warm and personalized service to our guests. Everyone working at the Northern Lights Village embraces this mission with great care and responsibility. We appreciate the insight of every individual and see our employees as our most valuable resource.

Our guests are truly international and so is our team, speaking all together 17 languages!

Head of Maintenance responsibilities

• Maximize the maintenance team potential with a balanced focus on operations, guests, employees, and owners\' satisfaction.
• Oversee the maintenance tasks, work orders, and special projects ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Responsible for maintenance issues within the hotel
• Perform daily checks around the hotel
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
• Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in a safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
• Responsible for the health and safety of the hotel
• Respond to guest\'s maintenance needs promptly and ensure guests receive professional, efficient prompt and courteous service to hotel standards
• Ensure that stores have adequate stocks of materials, equipment, and tools and are kept in a clean and safe environment.
• Maintain, monitor and test hotel\'s emergency and security systems.

Head of Maintenance requirements

• Valid B drivers\' license
• Advanced knowledge of building management / engineering
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and on their own
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects that require heavy lifting or movement tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time, darkness and under very low temperatures
• Previous experience in a management role
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards

It would be beneficial for a Head of Maintenance to :

• First Aid
• Vocational training in engineering or similar field
• Other types of driver\'s license

Pay, duration and benefits

• Minimum 90 working hours per 3 weeks period.
• Starting in November and until the end of March.
• Hourly pay negotiated in an interview, according to knowledge and experience
• Other benefits according to the collective labor agreement.
• If necessary, the resort provides accommodation in a shared room for €250,00 / month

Before applying, please ensure you have the right to work in Finland.