Electrician

  • Full-time
  • Property: 40003-WG Smoky Mountain Resort

Company Description

About Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa:
Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park.

Job Description

As an Electrician at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and supporting the resort operations team and facilities by performing electrical duties, preventive maintenance and other duties as directed by the Engineering and Resort leadership.

As an Electrician, you will:

  • Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
  • Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring
  • Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit
  • Pull wiring through conduit
  • Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps
  • Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
  • Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
  • Connect power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.
  • Plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit and electrical apparatus.
  • Diagnose and replace faulty wiring
  • Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
  • Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
  • Repair faulty equipment or systems
  • Cut and weld steel structural members
  • Leave work area in clean, neat and safe condition

To perform this job successfully, you must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core values: 

  • Integrity
  • Passion
  • Work Ethic 

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Minimum High School diploma, Bachelors or Associate’s in a maintenance related field preferred
  • Must have LLE License in the state of TN
  • Valid TN Drivers License

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 [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying. 

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 [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.