Must reside and be able to legally work in Canada

Located on Nova Scotia’s picturesque South Shore, White Point is a quintessential beachfront holiday experience – all year round. The Main Lodge is the heart of the property – sprawling, yet cozy, with crackling wood fires and warm, maritime hospitality.

Role Summary

Must possess proficient knowledge and experience as an interior and exterior painter, with exceptional experience in home painting. Must provide quality guest service through knowledge of resort expectations. Requires a High School Diploma of equivalent. Must have a minimum of two years’ experience as residential or commercial painter. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide interior and exterior painting to resort buildings of various types
• Inspect surface and determine appropriate primers, paints, finishes, and tools for application
• Cover furniture, fixtures, and exposed surfaces for protection prior to starting project
• Prepare walls, cabinets, siding, fences, or other surfaces (scraping, sandpapering, paint removal, etc)
• Repair cracks, dents, holes, and other minor surface damage with putty or plaster before painting
• Mix paint colors to achieve the correct color and texture
• Apply paint and/or stain to various surfaces
• Maintain inventory of paint brushes, rollers, tarps, and other supplies.
• Remove old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorch
• Providing efficient, attentive and friendly service to the guest
• Adherence to established standards
• Practices good customer and staff relations
• Completes elements required of position as outlined in the Engineering Personnel Training Outline
• Provides services requested by guests and other departments within trained capabilities.
• Reports to work on time and in full uniform
• Follows established sign in/out procedures
• Has complete knowledge of all equipment required to use
• Knowledge of services offered in the hotel
• Follows established standards
• Maintenance and cleanliness of public areas
• Maintenance and cleanliness equipment and storage spaces
• Maintenance and organization of supplies
• Prompt completion of requisitions
• Greeting guests in a friendly manner
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Informs manager of guest comments promptly

Requirements

• Must be able to climb, stand, kneel, reach, crouch, and grasp repetitively.
• WHMIS
• Appearance and Grooming
  • Clean uniform
  • Neat hairstyle
  • Clean fingernails
  • Safe footwear
  • Shower daily
  • Use of mild cologne and deodorant
  • Name tag
  • Minimum jewelry
• Preparation for Shift
  • Checks with supervisor for day’s priorities
  • Checks requisitions for maintenance orders
  • In the absence of the Engineering Supervisor plans and supervises the activities of the other staff members in the department as required.
• Public Spaces
  • Maintains cleanliness of grounds, parking areas, garbage receptacles
  • Storage spaces and hall ways kept clean and clear
• Guest Room Services
  • Provides preventative maintenance services as per program schedule
  • Ensures walkways/stairways and all areas encountered are safe, clean and clear
•  Equipment
  • Ensures the state of the equipment is maintained through preventative maintenance and careful use
  • Protects the security of the equipment with proper and secure storage after use
  • Follows all safety procedures required to avoid any risk to person or equipment.
• Use of Social Skills
  • Greets guests
  • Addresses guest
  • Conversing with guest
  • Dealing with complaints
  • Dealing with difficult customers
  • Working harmoniously with colleagues and management
  • Dealing with accidents to guests and staff
•  Orientation
  • Property information
  • Knowledge of hotel and other facilities
  • Knowledge of management structure
  • Knowledge of management and employee rights
  • Knowledge of work schedule
  • Knowledge of employee benefits
  • Knowledge of fire procedures
  • Knowledge of accident hazards
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations
  • Knowledge of liquor laws
• Attends Department/Training Meetings
  • Member of Occupational Health and Safety Committee (one per department)
• Reporting
  • Verbal
  • Maintenance requisition notes

Apply Now:

Qualified interested applicants are invited to submit resumes via email to [email protected]

Benefits:

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package and uniform allowance. From single subsidized staff accommodation to use of our recreation facilities to discounts in the Dining Room, there are many perks to working at White Point, than simply being at the beach every day. Check out our White Point Employee Program.

White Point Beach Resort is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. WPBR is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.