Job Description

As the Special Projects Engineer, you will have the capacity to transition between various construction disciplines as required. Engineer must be proficient and versatile in a number of building trades which may include; painting, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen appliances, electrical, and general mechanics.

As a Special Projects Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Demonstrating knowledge and experience in building materials.
• Possessing intermediate to excellent electrical skills and basic plumbing knowledge.
• Having basic to intermediate masonry skills.
• Building forms and pouring concrete.
• Cutting out and patching asphalt.
• Removing and/or installing paver bricks, barbecue grills, etc.
• Digging trenches.
• Operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and related machinery.
• Installing and repairing fencing and barriers.
• Participating in major cleanup projects such as lakefront or storm damage restoration.
• Operating a chainsaw.
• Undertaking any other construction projects not contracted out.
• Ensuring the work area is cleaned up and left in a neat, safe condition.
• Always adhering to safety requirements and using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Setting up and using ladders and/or scaffolding, as well as boom and scissor lifts.
• Having the ability to assist all other trades when necessary.
• Driving golf carts and company-tagged vehicles as per policy.

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.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• 3-5 years’ experience in the construction or renovation industry.
• Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license to drive company golf carts.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.