Career Opportunities in General Maintenance at Westgate

When you think of Westgate Resorts, hospitality, guest services, and front-of-house roles probably spring to mind. But what if we told you that there’s a whole world behind the scenes where engineering skills make a huge impact? 

If you’re an engineer, a retired technician, or someone with hands-on maintenance experience, the general maintenance and engineering jobs at Westgate provide meaningful, steady, and varied work in a hospitality setting.

What General Maintenance Jobs Do We Offer?

General Maintenance jobs are essential to our mission of delivering a clean, safe, and enjoyable resort experience. Not to generalize too much, but these roles can include things like:

• Repairing fixtures and troubleshooting equipment
• Performing maintenance on plumbing and HVAC systems
• Inspecting, repairing, and handling the construction and maintenance of projects

There are varied roles and career paths in this department, all suited to varied experience levels. You could find yourself working in General Maintenance Tech, in Facilities Maintenance, or something a little different. 

Westgate Resorts is committed to empowering our Team Members and ensuring they have the best chance to thrive in their chosen field. That’s why when you join us in General Maintenance and engineering, there are clear career pathways; more on this later!

Who Are These Jobs For?

Again, we appreciate that Westgate Resorts might not be the first place you consider when you think about maintenance or engineering roles. We are a hospitality organization after all. But these General Maintenance jobs are the backbone of daily resort operations.

If you fall into any of these categories, you might just be a great fit for our maintenance roles:

• Retired engineers who are still looking for a hands-on role
• Technicians or tradespeople skilled in carpentry, general repairs, or HVAC
• People looking for maintenance career opportunities with plenty of growth potential

Why Westgate is a Strong Career Choice

Our resorts have so many moving parts when it comes to maintenance, just think of everything that goes into plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or carpentry (as an example!). This allows our Team Members to constantly be learning new things when they step into these roles.

Our full-time positions offer access to our comprehensive perks and benefits, too, all with your growth and career potential in mind. 

Our On-The-Job Training

At Westgate, when you step into our maintenance or engineering role, we offer extensive on-the-job training in the form of our Engineering Edge Program. 

Our career pathing is required if you’re seeking to be promoted internally, which can be within plumbing or maintenance. Learning paths in this program equip you with essential skills and allow you to tackle challenges like a pro! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is maintenance a good career path?

At Westgate Resorts, it is! 

Our maintenance roles offer plenty of career opportunities and progression, especially with our Engineering Edge Program. You’ll learn in-demand skills and tackle challenges like an expert in your field.

What jobs come under maintenance?

At Westgate Resorts, the following roles fall under our maintenance team:

• Maintenance Technician I, II, & III
• Facilities Maintenance Technician
• General Maintenance Tech
• Engineering Technician I, II, & III
• Resort Facilities Maintenance
• HVAC Technician

What is a maintenance salary?

Our Maintenance roles vary depending on the seniority. Some roles may start at $18 per hour, while some start at $24 per hour or more.

Build Your Future with Westgate Resorts

General Maintenance Jobs at Westgate Resorts offer more than just day-to-day upkeep; they provide a rewarding career path in an industry you might not immediately connect with engineering. 

From jobs for retired engineers who want to stay active, to entry-level technicians eager to learn, to experienced professionals seeking Maintenance Manager jobs, there’s a role here that matches your skills and ambitions.

If you’re ready to take the next step, explore our open General Maintenance Jobs today and discover how your expertise can thrive at Westgate Resorts!