Maintenance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead day-to-day building operations, preventive maintenance, the facilities team, contractors and urgent issues while a team member is on leave. This is genuinely hands-on: you should be equally comfortable diagnosing and repairing a problem, setting the day's priorities and briefing hotel leadership on risks and next steps.

This posting is for an existing temporary vacancy. The contract length will be 6-months. An extension or permanent opportunity may be considered based on business needs and mutual alignment, but is not guaranteed.

What you will own

• Care for the whole property. Keep the Classic and Modern Wings working as one hotel across guestrooms, public spaces, food + beverage venues, event areas and back-of-house.

• Lead from the floor. Set priorities and guide the team while personally completing a meaningful share of repairs, including plumbing, basic electrical, HVAC troubleshooting, drywall, painting, caulking, doors, locks, hardware, furniture, millwork and general building work within your safe scope.

• Prevent the next problem. Own practical preventive-maintenance routines, inspections and room/area care programs; document deficiencies and follow through before they become guest or operating issues.

• Work across eras and systems. Monitor HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, building controls, fire and life-safety equipment, elevators, mechanical and commercial kitchen systems. Learn the property deeply, and know what can be handled safely in-house and when a qualified trade is required.

• Bring in the right help. Source quotes, schedule and supervise vendors and contractors, and coordinate repairs, small renovations and capital work with minimal disruption.

• Be ready when plans change. Lead the facilities response to leaks, loss of heat or cooling, power issues, alarms, equipment failures and other urgent building events.

• Keep the facts straight. Maintain useful work-order, inspection, inventory, vendor and compliance records; support purchasing, budget tracking and practical repair-versus-replace decisions.

• Practise hospitality while you work. Partner closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food + Beverage, Events, Security and leadership so work is timed, communicated and completed with care for guests and employees.

• Protect people and property. Uphold occupational health and safety, fire/life-safety, environmental and company requirements, including safe work practices, PPE and incident reporting.

What a job well done looks like

• Urgent issues are assessed quickly, communicated clearly and resolved with minimal disruption.

• The team knows what matters today, what can wait and what cannot.

• Preventive maintenance is visible, current and reducing repeat failures.

• The original property's character is respected, newer technology is used well, and guest-facing repairs are finished to a hospitality standard - not merely made functional.

• Contractors arrive prepared, understand the scope and are held to quality, timing and safety expectations.

• Leadership has a clear view of open risks, costs and decisions required.

What you bring

• At least five years of progressive experience in hotel engineering, facilities, commercial building maintenance, property operations or a related environment, including experience leading people or daily work.

• Strong, broad hands-on ability across general building repairs and sound working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers and life-safety systems.

• Experience in a hotel, restaurant, mixed-use, institutional, multi-residential or other continuously occupied property. Hospitality and food + beverage experience are strong assets.

• The ability to troubleshoot calmly, identify root causes, manage safe temporary responses and coordinate vendors, quotes, small projects and permanent solutions.

• Clear communication with technicians, hotel teams, guests, contractors and senior leaders, plus comfort using work-order software and maintaining accurate records.

• Knowledge of Ontario health and safety, fire/life-safety and safe maintenance practices. WHMIS, a trade licence, building-systems certification or facilities designation are assets.

• Availability for a flexible hotel schedule and a fair share of after-hours, weekend, holiday and emergency support.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 20 kg, climb ladders and stairs, and safely access work areas. A valid Ontario driver's licence is an asset.