Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Innovated. Passionate. Detail-Oriented.

If this sounds like you, then apply to join our prestigious team at the Barrington Hotel, where excellence meets elegance!

Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, The Barrington Hotel is the perfect destination for no-hassle travelers seeking value, convenience, and a warm maritime welcome. Whether for business or leisure, our central location, comfortable accommodations, and friendly service create an exceptional guest experience. Join our team and help us deliver welcoming Halifax hospitality. If you are passionate about a career in hospitality and want to join a team that shares this common goal, The Barrington is presently seeking a Maintenance Technician.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the hotel’s physical assets, including guest rooms, public spaces, mechanical systems, and other facilities. The role ensures that the hotel meets safety standards, operates efficiently, and provides an excellent experience for guests

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll get to:

• Responding to fire alarms, intrusion alarms, electrical failures, water leaks, property damage etc.
• Recording mechanical, electrical and water readings and on occasion resetting a building system when requested by the Employer.
• Touring common areas and keeping areas free of individuals soliciting from customers and or tenants.
• Responsible for general presentation and maintaining the development in a first-class manner, including ensuring building safety, using their own judgement or as directed by Employer.
• Attending to tenant and guest inquiries and maintenance requests.
• Coordinating, reviewing and managing parking, parking allocation, enforcement and revenue collecting as required.
• Involved in coordinating and delivering guest services and amenities.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure efficient completion of duties.
• Providing excellent customer service by efficiently responding to tenant concerns.
• Investigating, diagnosing and repairing general maintenance issues as required.
• Conducting daily building inspections to ensure building systems are operating, no safety hazards are evident, and the site is clean.
• Performing required preventative maintenance activities as assigned.
• Working with subcontractors to maintain key building systems elevators, fire alarms, sprinklers, etc.
• Such other similar or related duties as may be required from time to time

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in hotel maintenance, facilities management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and maintenance best practices.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Basic computer skills for scheduling, reporting, and inventory management.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical) may be required.
• Possess a clean drivers abstract
• Experience working in Food & Beverage environments is considered an asset.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift 50lbs individually
• Lifting >50lbs with another person(s)
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Repetitive bending
• Climbing / work from ladders
• Working overhead
• Crouching / kneeling for extended periods of time

Why Join Us?

• Access to gym and fitness facilities
• Access to education reimbursement and scholarship programs (for employees and family members)
• Eligible for referral programs
• Opportunity to participate in employer-sponsored retirement savings plan
• Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Be part of a high-performing team
• Supportive culture that values service, teamwork, and continuous learning
• Access to discounts to selected Restaurants at Freehand Hospitality

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the Maritimes, this position may be for you!

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.