Seasonal Hotel Engineering Manager: Winterization & Ops

FlyOver Iceland; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive, global team

Free access to Pursuit attractions

50% off for friends

Hotel stay discounts

Mental health resources

Equal Employment Opportunities

Job summary

Pursuit owns and operates iconic hotels and lodges, delivering unforgettable experiences in premier destinations. We seek a seasoned Maintenance Manager to lead annual shutdowns, oversee all building systems, and coordinate seasonal teams to ensure safety and reliability across our properties.

The role is salaried, with responsibilities spanning preventative maintenance, repairs, and compliance. Strong leadership and hands-on skills are essential to maintain premium guest experiences during

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hotel engineering, facilities, or building maintenance experience.
• Previous supervisory or Maintenance Manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of boilers, hydronic heating, plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
• Experience hiring and managing seasonal teams.
• Hands-on skills in general repairs, painting, and building maintenance.
• Seasonal/resort hotel experience and trade certification are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual hotel shutdown and winterization, including draining, isolation, freeze protection, equipment shutdown, and building protection.
• Manage daily maintenance operations and ensure reliable operation of all building systems.
• Maintain boilers and hydronic heating, plumbing, electrical, domestic water, life-safety systems, kitchen/laundry equipment, and restaurant FCUs.
• Manage preventative maintenance and respond to operational and emergency maintenance requirements.
• Ensure seasonal staff complete all shutdown requirements before leaving the property.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and lead the seasonal maintenance team prior to hotel opening.
• Remain the primary engineering resource during the winter closure, conducting inspections, monitoring critical systems, and coordinating contractors and emergency repairs.
• Complete off-season maintenance, painting, repairs, building improvements, and other approved projects while the hotel is closed.
• Lead the spring reopening includes recommissioning systems, inspecting winter damage, completing repairs, and preparing the hotel for guests.
• Manage contractors, maintenance records, inventory, budgets, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure all work meets company standards, safety requirements, applicable codes, and Parks Canada requirements.

Skills

Hotel engineering

Supervisory experience

Building systems knowledge

Seasonal team management

Troubleshooting and repairs

Education

Trade certification

Tools

Boilers

Hydronic heating

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Job description

Pursuit owns and operates iconic hotels and lodges, delivering unforgettable experiences in premier destinations. We seek a seasoned Maintenance Manager to lead annual shutdowns, oversee all building systems, and coordinate seasonal teams to ensure safety and reliability across our properties.

The role is salaried, with responsibilities spanning preventative maintenance, repairs, and compliance. Strong leadership and hands-on skills are essential to maintain premium guest experiences during