Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer – The Clayfield Hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Location :         Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Opening           Late Spring 2026

The Clayfield Hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt — a new102-room luxury boutique property opening in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake — is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer with strong technical expertise and a solid understanding of hotel operations. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in building systems and maintenance and takes pride in supporting an exceptional guest environment through reliable, well-managed facilities. This is a unique opportunity to build the engineering function of a new luxury hotel from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in construction handover and commissioning of building systems; organize manuals, warranties, and training for pre-opening readiness.
• Build, launch, and manage the hotel’s preventive maintenance program, ensuring all tasks are completed and documented.
• Set up vendor and contractor accounts for elevators, fire systems, kitchen servicing, waste removal, pest control, landscaping, and other specialized trades.
• Establish maintenance procedures, logs, and work-order processes to ensure a smooth opening of The Clayfield.
• Oversee all maintenance operations for guestrooms, corridors, public spaces, spa, meeting rooms, restaurant and kitchen, administrative areas, and the hotel exterior.
• Perform and supervise repairs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, and general building systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot kitchen equipment, BAS controls, and guestroom technologies.
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify issues before they impact guests or operations.
• Maintain fire and life-safety systems, including alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and generators, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Hire, lead, train, schedule, and support a small engineering team, creating a culture of safety, pride, and accountability.
• Support and oversee waste management practices, ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal in line with environmental standards and operational efficiency.
• Support annual operating and capital budget planning; manage tools, parts, and inventory.
• Respond quickly to work orders and guest-impact issues to keep The Clayfield running smoothly and looking its best.

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