Engineering Maintenance Helper-Special Projects (Carpet Cleaner) 6-month Contract
Job Category: Engineering Groundskeepin

Requisition Number: ENGIN002586

Posted : October 5, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Rate : $24.57 CAD per hour

Locations
Showing 1 location

Westin Nova Scotian
1181 Hollis St
Halifax, NS B3H2P6, CAN

Description
Engineering Maintenance Special Projects-Carpet Cleaner 6 month Contract with potential to extend

There’s nothing quite like walking into a hotel that feels fresh, clean, and well-maintained — and you help make that happen. As part of the Engineering Maintenance team, you take pride in keeping the property in top shape by performing preventative maintenance and hands‑on repairs throughout the hotel. Whether fixing a leaky faucet, patching drywall, or replacing a light switch, your work is key to ensuring guests have a safe and comfortable stay. The main focus of this role will be carpet cleaning.

You work both independently and alongside the Chief Engineer and the rest of the team to take on a variety of maintenance tasks, always staying ready to help where needed. In the role of Engineering Maintenance , you will:

Be a Hands‑On Problem Solver - Perform basic property repairs including air conditioner maintenance (changing filters, cleaning coils, replacing blower motors), plumbing repairs (changing washers, stems, cartridges, and fittings), light electrical work (replacing switches, receptacles, bulbs), furniture repairs, tile work, and wall repairs including painting and drywall patching.

Be Detail‑Oriented & Organized - Take care of routine preventative maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house spaces. Maintain required documentation such as boiler logs and PM logs. Keep tools, supplies, and work areas clean and organized.

Be Self‑Sufficient & Reliable - Work unsupervised with confidence and responsibility. Prioritize your tasks and manage time effectively.



Keep your supervisor informed of any issues that require attention.

Be a Safety & Security Agent - Handle tools and chemicals safely. Follow all hotel safety procedures and assist with property security when needed.

Physical Requirements :

Long hours are sometimes required

Must be able to climb stairs, descend stairs

Must be able to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises

Multitasking

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances

Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms

Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range

Mental Requirements :

Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression - Must be able to convey & understand information and ideas in English

Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately

Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need

Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests

Must be able to work with basic arithmetic functions

Other abilities, skills,



knowledge :

Working knowledge of all legal issues in compliance with OSHA

Duties & Functions:

Main duty will be carpet cleaning

Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner

Maintain regular attendance, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, as defined in the hotel handbook, when working

Comply at all times with New Castle standards and regulations to encourage protected and efficient hotel operations

Move furniture, shampoo carpets in both guest rooms and public areas

Make basic repairs to air conditioners – change filters, clean coils, replace blower motors, etc

Repair/replace tile, grouting, and caulking

Repair drapes and rods, replace hooks, cords, and slides

Install towel racks, toilet paper holders, shower curtain rods, and door stops

Replace light switches, receptacles, and light bulbs

Perform basic furniture repairs

Make basic wall covering repairs and wall painting

Clean pool pump room

Perform minor plumbing repairs – change FET washers, stems seats, cartridges, handles, drain fittings, etc.

Painting and drywall repair

Maintain grounds and light program.

Must be able to work and manage the mechanical, guest room, public space and PM programs.

Must be able to manage the lights and grounds program.

Work un-supervised.

Assist as Property Security as requested.

Keep immediate supervisors fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring his/her attention.

Other duties as required within hotels rooms from cleaning showers to all carpet cleaning

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being hands-on, and have a knack for keeping things in working order, join our team and help us provide every guest with a clean, safe, and well-maintained experience.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Engineering Maintenance Helper-Special Projects (Carpet Cleaner) 6-month Contract (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Cherry Valley Hotel
📍 Nova Scotia