Maintenance Attendant - Seasonal Contract
Department: Engineering
Status: Seasonal Contract - May 2026
Affordable staff Accommodation and shuttle service throughout Huntsville and to and from the Resort available

Why Deerhurst?

Nestled in the heart of Muskoka, Deerhurst Resort can become your new office with a view. Becoming a Host unlocks a world of opportunity to not only grow your hospitality career but yourself as well. On top of the beautiful and relaxing surroundings Deerhurst Hosts enjoy complementary activities such as Golf, Recreation activities, pool and gym access. Discounts on food, clothing and concessions, and hotel stays are just some of the perks available to all Hosts. Affordable staff housing is available on site and includes laundry, internet, shuttle service. Join our team and find out why thousands of people visit Deerhurst every year. Apply to Deerhurst today, Muskoka’s preferred place to work and play.

Position Summary

Performing routine maintenance and repairs on the pools, both indoor and out as well as providing support to guest rooms and throughout the Resort, they are responsible for ensuring that the Resort is maintained in the best possible condition minimal inconvenience to guests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures the well-being of our guests and colleagues by being alert to and reporting potential hazards and malfunctioning equipment
• Maintains pools i.e. cleaning, vacuuming, adjusting chemical levels, changing pool valves, replacing filters, basic wall covering repair
• Open and closing of swimming pools when needed
• Swimming pool maintenance
• Equipment installs and repair (pumps, heaters, filters)
• Leak detection
• May be called upon to assist the team with resort maintenance
• Completes all other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Able to handle problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
• Able to evaluate and select alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Guest oriented with a sincere, helpful, caring and friendly personality
• Able to take initiative within given guidelines
• Pays precise attention to detail, order and cleanliness
• Able to maintain composure and adapt in a fast past environment
• Some familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Is flexible with their schedule, able to work long hours, shift work, evenings, weekends and holidays as business levels require
• Able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Education & Experience

• Experience in a related field or technical school an asset
• Experience working with pools an asset
• Experience in one or more of the building trades an asset (sheetrock, tile, carpentry, wallpaper, minor plumbing and electrical, etc.)
• Valid Ontario driver’s license with clean driving record required

The Perks for All Team Members

• Gain experience in a fun environment
• Free resort pass access: complimentary access to all on site activities and amenities, pool, gym and more!
• Hotel, retail and restaurant discounts
• Meet new people and work within a great team

Visa Requirements: Must be eligible to work in Canada

The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills or efforts associated with or expected of the role, but are intended to accurately reflect principal job elements.