Maintenance Manager, Prince of Wales Hotel
About The Position
The Maintenance Manager at the Prince of Wales Hotel is responsible for leading the annual hotel shutdown and winterization, managing daily maintenance operations, and ensuring the reliable operation of all building systems. This role involves maintaining boilers, hydronic heating, plumbing, electrical, domestic water, life-safety systems, kitchen/laundry equipment, and restaurant FCUs. The manager will oversee preventative maintenance, respond to operational and emergency maintenance needs, and ensure seasonal staff complete shutdown requirements. Additionally, the role includes recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, and leading the seasonal maintenance team for the hotel's opening. During the winter closure, the manager serves as the primary engineering resource, conducting inspections, monitoring critical systems, and coordinating contractors and emergency repairs. Responsibilities also extend to completing off-season maintenance, painting, repairs, building improvements, and leading the spring reopening by recommissioning systems, inspecting winter damage, and preparing the hotel for guests. The manager is also responsible for managing contractors, maintenance records, inventory, budgets, and compliance requirements, ensuring all work meets company standards, safety requirements, applicable codes, and Parks Canada requirements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hotel engineering, facilities, or building maintenance experience.
- Previous supervisory or Maintenance Manager experience
- Strong knowledge of boilers, hydronic heating, plumbing, electrical, and building systems
- Experience of hiring and managing seasonal teams
- Hands-on skills in general repairs, painting, and building maintenance
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently during the winter closure
Nice To Haves
- Seasonal/resort hotel experience
- Trade certification
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual hotel shutdown and winterization, including draining, isolation, freeze protection, equipment shutdown, and building protection
- Manage daily maintenance operations and ensure reliable operation of all building systems
- Maintain boilers and hydronic heating, plumbing, electrical, domestic water, life-safety systems, kitchen/laundry equipment, and restaurant FCUs
- Manage preventative maintenance and respond to operational and emergency maintenance requirements
- Ensure seasonal staff complete all shutdown requirements before leaving the property
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and lead the seasonal maintenance team prior to hotel opening
- Remain the primary engineering resource during the winter closure, conducting inspections, monitoring critical systems, and coordinating contractors and emergency repairs
- Complete off-season maintenance, painting, repairs, building improvements, and other approved projects while the hotel is closed
- Lead the spring reopening includes recommissioning systems, inspecting winter damage, completing repairs, and preparing the hotel for guests
- Manage contractors, maintenance records, inventory, budgets, and compliance requirements
- Ensure all work meets company standards, safety requirements, applicable codes, and Parks Canada requirements
Benefits
- Free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends
- Discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail
- Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
