Assistant Chief Engineer

Toor Hotel; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Operations and Maintenance Manager. The successful candidate will assist in the operation and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, and building systems, while supervising engineering staff. This role requires strong knowledge of safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining high standards of service. The position involves shift work including weekends and holidays, with on-call availability for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Strong supervisory and team management skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of all mechanical systems.
• Supervise and guide maintenance engineers and technicians.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs.
• Promote and enforce safe working practices.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of public areas, guest areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, breakdowns, or service requests.

Supervision & Team Management

• Supervise and guide maintenance engineers, technicians, and other engineering staff.
• Assign daily work orders and monitor completion.
• Support training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure effective communication between shifts and departments.

Preventive Maintenance & Compliance

• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all critical systems and equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date maintenance logs and inspection records.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, health, fire, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with external contractors, inspectors, and vendors.

Project & Budget Support

• Assist in planning and execution of renovation, repair, or upgrade projects.
• Support budgeting, cost tracking, and procurement of parts and materials.
• Recommend energy-saving initiatives and equipment upgrades.

Safety & Environmental Management

• Promote and enforce safe working practices and procedures.
• Participate in fire and emergency response training.
• Ensure proper operation of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Support environmental sustainability and energy management programs.

Please note that this role required working shifts on weekend, weekdays, overnights, holidays, etc. The candidate must also be available on call for any emergency or urgent cases 24/7.