Trades I - Electrician

Pay rate: $19 - $22 / hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

The beautiful lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers you the perfect opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers when you join the Westgate Lakes team.

As a Trades I - Electrician, you will:

• Perform engineering projects, guest calls, blitzes, and preventive maintenance as directed by resort management.
• Understand how electrical systems function and be able to install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Safely work with ceiling fans, breakers, ballasts, switches, outlets, bulbs, and more.
• Repair moderately complex equipment, such as vacuums, toasters, lamps, and small appliances as needed.
• Work with low voltage systems (12V to 24V) to install controls, thermostats, transformers, relays, and breaker panels.
• Install circuits and devices using electrical conduit (EMT), MC cable, and wiring as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret technical data and O&M manuals.
• Actively participate in procurement and inventory processes to ensure materials and tools are available for tasks.
• Operate resort operations software and devices effectively (HotSOS).
• Communicate professionally via radios, phones, emails, and verbal interactions.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks as directed by resort management.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and battery-powered tools required for electrical work.
• Work using ladders, scaffolding, lifts, dust masks, and in confined or narrow spaces.
• Follow safety guidelines and practices.
• Identify and report potential hazards on the property.
• Communicate and interpret guest needs with positive interactions toward resolution.
• Adhere to all CFI/Westgate Resorts policies and procedures.
• Always represent Westgate Resorts professionally through appearance, attire, and behavior.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by resort operations leadership.

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

• Technical certification or electrician license preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in trades and maintenance within a resort or commercial environment.
• Must be detail-oriented with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to various tasks, perform effectively under pressure, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid FL State Driver’s License to drive company golf carts.
• Excellent customer service skills to ensure every guest is welcomed and assisted.
• Strong communications skills with the ability to interact with all levels of team members and guests in an attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.