Maintenance Lead Hand - (3 Months)

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

The Maintenance Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of approximately 539 hotel rooms. This role ensures the hotel's comfort, safety, and functionality by coordinating daily maintenance tasks and responding to service requests. The Lead Hand plays a critical role in preventive maintenance planning, asset management, and ensuring compliance with safety and building codes.

Position Type: Permanent
Start Date: April 2026

Job Duties Include:

• Assign, complete, and monitor work orders, tasks, and schedules for hotel maintenance.
• Train, mentor, and provide feedback to maintenance team members.
• Perform repairs to plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, appliances, drywall, painting, flooring, and general carpentry, with support from trades as required.
• Manage emergency maintenance issues promptly and professionally.
• Ensure guest rooms are repaired promptly.
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program with the support of the engineering office.
• Order and maintain inventory of required parts and supplies for all hotel maintenance.
• Keep detailed records of repairs, service requests, inspections, and inventory.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good working condition.
• Support in the coordination of small-scale renovation and improvement projects for the hotel
• Work with external contractors and vendors to complete specialized tasks.
• Conduct monthly safety hazard assessments.
• Respond to inspection findings and implement corrective actions.

• Prior experience in a Maintenance Lead Hand or Supervisory role.
• Trade certification (e.g., journeyperson status in a mechanical or construction trade) an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Alberta Class 5 drivers licence and clean abstract required.
• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs and work at heights.

You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.lakelouisejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: CLL.Careers@Fairmont.com

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.