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<strong>Chief Engineer – The Clayfield Hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt</strong><br> <br> Location:         Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON<br> Opening           Late Spring 2026<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <strong>What You’ll Do</strong> <ul> <li>Participate in construction handover and commissioning of building systems; organize manuals, warranties, and training for pre-opening readiness.</li> <li>Build, launch, and manage the hotel’s preventive maintenance program, ensuring all tasks are completed and documented.</li> <li>Set up vendor and contractor accounts for elevators, fire systems, kitchen servicing, waste removal, pest control, landscaping, and other specialized trades.</li> <li>Establish maintenance procedures, logs, and work-order processes to ensure a smooth opening of The Clayfield.</li> <li>Oversee all maintenance operations for guestrooms, corridors, public spaces, spa, meeting rooms, restaurant and kitchen, administrative areas, and the hotel exterior.</li> <li>Perform and supervise repairs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, and general building systems.</li> <li>Maintain and troubleshoot kitchen equipment, BAS controls, and guestroom technologies.</li> <li>Conduct regular property inspections to identify issues before they impact guests or operations.</li> <li>Maintain fire and life-safety systems, including alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and generators, ensuring full regulatory compliance.</li> <li>Hire, lead, train, schedule, and support a small engineering team, creating a culture of safety, pride, and accountability.</li> <li>Support and oversee waste management practices, ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal in line with environmental standards and operational efficiency.</li> <li>Support annual operating and capital budget planning; manage tools, parts, and inventory.</li> <li>Respond quickly to work orders and guest-impact issues to keep The Clayfield running smoothly and looking its best.</li> </ul> <br> <strong>What You Bring</strong> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in hotel engineering, building operations, or maintenance roles.</li> <li>Strong ability to diagnose and repair a wide range of building systems.</li> <li>Experience supervising or leading a maintenance team.</li> <li>Solid understanding of Ontario safety and building standards (Fire Code, ESA, OHSA, TSSA).</li> <li>Comfortable working hands-on and responding to operational needs with urgency and professionalism.</li> <li>Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all departments at The Clayfield.</li> <li>Flexibility to support on-call and emergency response requirements.</li> </ul> <br> <strong>Why Join Us</strong> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term growth.</li> <li>A rare opportunity to shape the engineering function of a brand-new luxury hotel.</li> <li>Work within a collaborative environment supported by ownership, Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, and Urgo Hotels &amp; Resorts.</li> <li>Access to Hyatt colleague travel benefits.</li> <li>A workplace culture rooted in respect, craftsmanship, and pride of place in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake.</li> </ul> <br>