HVAC/Maintenance Technician

hotelartsgroup; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal plan

Discounted parking

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hotel Arts seeks a hands-on HVAC/Maintenance Technician to keep our hospitality facility safe, efficient and guest-ready. You will troubleshoot, maintain and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems, conduct preventive maintenance, and coordinate with contractors when needed.

The ideal candidate holds a Building Operator Certificate or equivalent, HVAC/Refrigeration certification, and power engineering credentials.

Qualifications

• Certified HVAC/refrigeration technician with hands-on maintenance experience.
• Ability to work safely in a hospitality facility and adhere to OH&S policies.
• Experience in coordinating with external contractors when needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems; perform preventative maintenance.
• Complete building rounds, prioritize tasks, respond to requests, maintain workspaces and inventory.
• Operate fire panels, isolate building services during emergencies, and escort contractors with minimal guest impact.
• Maintain health and safety programs, PPE use and participate in safety training.
• Ensure facility appearance and reliable operation to meet guest expectations and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with external contractors for major projects or repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety orientation

Communication skills

Education

Building Operator Certificate or equivalent

HVAC/Refrigeration trade certification

4th/5th Class Power Engineering certification

Electrical/Plumbing/Carpentry trade certification

WHMIS, First Aid, Fall Protection certifications

Tools

HVAC tools

Electrical testing tools

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Job description

Join the Engineering & Facilities Team at Hotel Arts

Hotel Arts is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on HVAC/MaintenanceTechnician to join our Facilities team. This role is ideal ensures the Hotel Arts Complex is safe, well-maintained, and operational, meeting guest and regulatory expectations, with a primary role as an HVAC and refrigeration mechanic.

As a HVAC/Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Hotel Arts' infrastructure, ensuring an exceptional experience for our guests while protecting the long-term integrity of our facility.

What You'll Do

• Accountability: The technician reports to the Facilities Operations Manager and aligns with the hotel's vision, mission, and core values including accountability, empowerment, care, and fun.
• HVAC responsibilities: Tasks include inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems, performing preventative maintenance, monitoring equipment, handling refrigerants safely, and coordinating with external contractors when necessary.
• Additional Daily duties: Responsibilities include completing building rounds, prioritizing and completing maintenance tasks, responding to requests, maintaining workspaces, managing inventory, and ensuring emergency response readiness.
• Emergency and contractor management: The technician must operate fire panels, isolate building services during emergencies, and escort contractors while ensuring minimal impact on guests and tenants.
• Performance expectations: The technician should demonstrate sound knowledge and technical skills, maintain the facility's appearance, work well with colleagues and tenants, solve problems effectively, communicate clearly, and adhere to health and safety policies.
• Health and safety: The role requires familiarity with safety programs, hazard recognition and correction, use of personal protective equipment, compliance with OH&S policies, and participation in safety training.
• Performance measures: Evaluation criteria include adherence to job requirements, timely completion of maintenance, compliance with safety and standards, feedback from colleagues, HVAC system reliability, quality of service records, and appropriate contractor coordination.
• Position highlights : Working in a hospitality environment offers an excellent work-life balance through consistent and predictable scheduling with consistent FT hours. For the HVAC Specialist role, the regular schedule is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional after-hours work only for emergency situations or major project requirements. Hotel Arts also offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including a staff meal plan, discounted parking, and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Building Operator Certificate or equivalent building operations training.
• Trade certification in HVAC/Refrigeration
• 4th or 5th Class Power Engineering certification is considered an asset.
• Trade certification in Electrical, Plumbing, or Carpentry is an asset.
• WHMIS, First Aid and Fall Protection certifications are considered assets.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate is a mechanically inclined, safety-focused professional with strong troubleshooting skills and a passion for maintaining high-performance facilities

Why Join Hotel Arts?

Hotel Arts offers the opportunity to work in a technically diverse facility where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a collaborative Facilities team responsible for maintaining a complex hospitality environment that includes hotel operations, commercial spaces and critical building infrastructure.

If you're a hands‑on technician who enjoys solving problems, working with building systems and taking pride in maintaining a first‑class facility, we'd like to hear from you.

We offer a benefits package, opportunities for advancement, and a dynamic and supportive work environment.

To learn more about Hotel Arts, please visit our website at: www.hotelarts.ca

Please note: Only candidates authorized to work in Canada will be considered. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hotel Arts Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join us and be part of our commitment to excellence in hospitality!