Maintenance Supervisor - Portland Harbor Hotel

Colwen Management Inc; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off Program

Employee Assistance Program

401K Plan – Traditional & Roth

Hotel Discount Travel Program

Associate Discounts

Training and Development Programs

Job summary

Portland Harbor Hotel, a Colwen Hotels property, is seeking a friendly Maintenance Supervisor to lead the hotel’s maintenance efforts. The role focuses on keeping the building safe and functional for guests and associates, with responsibilities in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will be organized, with 1–2 years of experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel engineering experience preferred.
• Strong leader of people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment/refrigeration preferred.
• Working knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems.
• Must be willing to work rotational schedule including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in day-to-day operation/maintenance of assigned hotel.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in electrical/mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing) and other hotel equipment as needed.
• Follow OSHA Guidelines to ensure safe working environment.
• Conduct ongoing room preventative maintenance program.
• Review maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
• Coordinate with vendors and ensure COI and insurance are in place before work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Kitchen equipment

Refrigeration

Fire protection

Life safety

Multitasking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

1-2 years experience

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Portland Harbor Hotel

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: MAINT005683

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Full-Time

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Portland Harbor Hotel
Portland Harbor Hotel
468 Fore Street Portland
Portland, ME 04101, USA

Portland Harbor Hotel
Portland Harbor Hotel
468 Fore Street Portland
Portland, ME 04101, USA

Portland Harbor Hotel, a Colwen Hotels Property, is seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. In this role you will lead the maintenance effort in the day-to-day efforts of maintaining the hotel property. Ideal candidate will be well organized and possess working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and maintaining safety standards and requirements. The primary goal of this position is to ensure the hotel is safe and functional for our associates and guests.

Colwen Hotels is a hospitality group built on hard work, character, and authenticity. We cultivate ideas and empower individuals to bring forward- thinking concepts to life to enrich guest experiences. Staying ahead of the curve is what has made us who we are today, and we strive to keep our ideas fresh. We currently have 49 hotels in our portfolio operating across 9 states. With our continued growth and project pipeline, we are able to provide our associates with exciting career advancement growth and opportunities.

General Responsibilities:

• Oversee and participate in day-to-day operation/maintenance of assigned hotel
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in electrical/mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing) and other hotel equipment as needed
• Follow OSHA Guidelines to ensure safe working environment (lock-out, tag- out, maintain MSDS sheets etc.)
• Conduct ongoing room preventative maintenance program (see maintenance manual for system specifics
• Review maintenance problems, complaints and work order to prioritize and scheduled work
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning equipment and mechanical systems
• Inspect property to identify potential and current needs
• Solicit contractor bids and evaluate proposals
• Ensure signed vendor agreement and Certificate of Insurance (COI) or in place prior to commencement of work
• Coordinate with local health, safety, fire and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled and as needed basis
• Complete maintenance logs as required
• Maintain building exterior not serviced by contractor (e.g. snow removal, lawn care, painting)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Manager on Duty responsibilities as needed

Requirements:

• Previous hotel engineering experience preferred
• Strong leader of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment/refrigeration preferred
• Working knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems
• Reliable with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 1-2 years experience
• Familiar with common computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft office)
• Must be willing to work rotational work schedule, including weekends and holiday (odd hours) – on call as needed in case of emergencies

We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
• Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
• Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
• Training and Development Programs

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EOE M/F/D/V

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