Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Hotel Arts is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering & Facilities team. You will help maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical and BAS systems to support a safe, efficient hotel operation.

You will inspect mechanical spaces, document work, and respond to maintenance requests from guests and departments. This role requires strong troubleshooting, safety focus and ability to work with contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial building maintenance, hospitality, healthcare, institutional or multi-residential facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CMMS such as PMXpert or similar software.
• Ability to read technical manuals, equipment documentation and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of mechanical rooms, equipment and building infrastructure using the PMXpert maintenance management system.
• Monitor the performance of critical building systems, identify deficiencies and perform adjustments or repairs to maintain operation.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and plumbing issues using troubleshooting techniques.
• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance and document work orders.
• Respond to maintenance requests from hotel departments, guests and tenants.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure safe work with minimal disruption to hotel operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical & plumbing knowledge

Safety focus

Communication

Education

Building Operator Certificate or equivalent

Power Engineering 4th/5th Class (Asset)

Trade certification (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC/Carpentry)

Tools

PMXpert CMMS

Job description

Join the Engineering & Facilities Team at Hotel Arts

Hotel Arts is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. This role is ideal for an experienced building maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex building systems, preventative maintenance, and responding to the day-to-day operational needs of a dynamic hospitality environment.

As a 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

Working as part of the Facilities team, you will perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and emergency response across multiple building systems including:

• HVAC equipment and mechanical systems
• Plumbing systems and fixtures
• Electrical systems (lighting, receptacles, controls and minor repairs)
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Fire & Life Safety systems
• Domestic water systems
• Pumps, motors and mechanical equipment
• Doors, locks, hardware and general building infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of mechanical rooms, equipment and building infrastructure using the PMXpert maintenance management system.
• Monitor the performance of critical building systems, identify deficiencies and perform adjustments or repairs to maintain optimal operation.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and plumbing issues using sound troubleshooting techniques.
• Complete preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and repair work orders efficiently while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from hotel departments, guests and commercial tenants.
• Perform routine repairs including plumbing, drywall, painting, carpentry, hardware replacement and general building maintenance.
• Assist with equipment shutdowns, isolations and emergency response procedures during planned work or unexpected failures.
• Operate and understand the building fire alarm panel and assist with emergency building systems as required.
• Coordinate with contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and with minimal disruption to hotel operations.
• Maintain organized mechanical spaces, workshops and inventory of maintenance materials and spare parts.
• Maintain detailed shift logs and communicate equipment status, outstanding issues and completed work with the Facilities team.

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.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial building maintenance, hospitality, healthcare, institutional or multi-residential facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to read technical manuals, equipment documentation and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as PMXpert or similar software.
• Understanding of fire and life safety systems and emergency building procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Physically capable of lifting, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces and performing manual tasks safely.

Preferred Qualifications

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

What Success Looks Like

Successful Maintenance Technicians consistently:

• Maintain critical building systems with minimal downtime.
• Complete preventative maintenance on schedule.
• Quickly diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying potential equipment failures.
• Support a safe working environment while following all Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Deliver exceptional service to guests, tenants and fellow team members.

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!