Maintenance Technician - SPA Saskatoon, SK

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentive program

Comprehensive health benefits and**

Professional development

Job summary

Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa in Canada is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections across all facilities, including pool and thermal systems. This role supports safe, reliable operations and responds promptly to work orders while coordinating with other departments to minimize guest disruptions.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, trade training, 2+ years in resort or hotel maintenance, and strong knowledge of plumbing,

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Trade certification or specialized training is an asset.
• 2+ years of experience in resort or hotel maintenance is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment and facilities.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and perform physically demanding work; exposure to varying temperatures.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• WHMIS certification is preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and documented inspections according to manufacturer, regulatory, and facility requirements.
• Respond promptly to work orders, equipment alarms, leaks, temperature issues, lighting problems, plumbing concerns, door/lock issues, and other facility needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and complete repairs within scope; elevate specialized work to qualified contractors when required.
• Support pool and thermal system operation, water-feature equipment, pumps, filtration, heating, ventilation, and controls as assigned and trained.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, meter readings, repair records, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize guest disruption during repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain tools, workshops, mechanical rooms, and storage areas in safe, clean and organized conditions.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety, WHMIS, lockout/tagout, confined-space, electrical, chemical handling, and other applicable procedures.
• Identify hazards, equipment deterioration, water intrusion, slip risks, or unsafe conditions and take immediate action within authority.
• Support inspections, emergency response, fire/life-safety testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure contractors follow site safety requirements.
• Recommend reliability, energy efficiency, water conservation, and lifecycle improvements based on observed equipment performance.
• Participate in equipment commissioning, deficiency reviews, system testing, asset tagging, and turnover from contractors.

Skills

Mobility and stamina

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification or specialized training (asset)

Tools

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical & HVAC knowledge

Job description

NEW: Opening December2026, Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa

Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa is a world-classdestination featuring our NEW one of a kind INDIGENOUS themed THERMAL WATERSSPA that features expansive thermal waters, spa rituals, day spa services, andinspired food & beverage offerings. Our mission is to create anunforgettable guest journey that nurtures wellbeing, connection, and renewal.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician performspreventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting throughoutDakota Dunes Thermal Spa to support safe, reliable, and uninterruptedoperations. This position responds to maintenance requests in a timely mannerand works collaboratively with all departments to minimize disruptions toguests and daily operations.

The Maintenance Technician who reports to the Facilities Operation Manager will be familiarwith mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pool, HVAC, controls, life-safety,kitchen, laundry, and specialty wellness systems through reviewing manuals,warranties, service agreements and vendor contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance anddocumented inspections according to manufacturer, regulatory, and facilityrequirements.
• Respond promptly to work orders, equipmentalarms, leaks, temperature issues, lighting problems, plumbing concerns, door/lockissues, and other facility needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and complete repairswithin scope; elevate specialized work to qualified contractors when required.
• Support pool and thermal system operation,water-feature equipment, pumps, filtration, heating, ventilation, and controlsas assigned and trained.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, meterreadings, repair records, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimizeguest disruption during repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain tools, workshops, mechanical rooms,and storage areas in safe, clean and organized conditions.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety, WHMIS,lockout/tagout, confined-space, electrical, chemical handling, and otherapplicable procedures.
• Identify hazards, equipment deterioration,water intrusion, slip risks, or unsafe conditions and take immediate actionwithin authority.
• Support inspections, emergency response,fire/life-safety testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Use appropriate personnel protective equipmentand ensure contractors follow site safety requirements.
• Recommend reliability, energy efficiency, waterconservation, and lifecycle improvements based on observed equipmentperformance.
• Participate in equipment commissioning,deficiency reviews, system testing, asset tagging, and turnover from contractors.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Relevanttrade certification or specialized training is considered an asset.
• 2+ yearsof experience in resort or hotel maintenance is preferred.
• Knowledgeof basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Ability totroubleshoot and repair equipment and facilities.
• Familiaritywith safety regulations and procedures.
• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability tostand, walk, bend, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and perform physicallydemanding work; and exposure to varying temperatures.
• Ability towork independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• WHMIScertification is preferred.
• First Aideand CPR certification is preferred.
• Validdriver's license is required.
• Ability towork flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shiftsas required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based incentive program.
• Comprehensive health benefits and employee discounts.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join Our Team

Applicants must currently reside in theSaskatoon area; relocation may be considered from within Canada.