Overnight Property Engineer

Company Description

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!

Job Description

Reporting to the Engineering Leadership Team, the Overnight Property Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all hotel building systems during overnight hours. This position responds to guest service requests, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, monitors life safety and building automation systems, and addresses emergency maintenance issues while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and guest service.

Start Date: July 2026

Job Duties

• Respond promptly to guest room maintenance requests and emergency service calls during the overnight shift.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment including boilers, pumps, air handling units, fan coil units, compressors, heat pumps, domestic water systems, and other building infrastructure.
• Monitor and operate the Building Management System (BMS) to ensure all building systems are functioning efficiently.
• Conduct regular inspections of mechanical rooms, plant equipment, fire and life safety systems, and public areas.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and basic carpentry issues.
• Complete scheduled overnight preventive maintenance tasks in guest rooms and public spaces.
• Record equipment readings, maintenance activities, and shift reports accurately while maintaining ABSA compliance where applicable.
• Respond to alarms and assist during emergency situations, following hotel emergency procedures.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and maintenance supplies required for overnight operations.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Engineering team through detailed shift handovers.
• Assist other departments with operational support as required during overnight hours.

Qualifications

• ABSA 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate required.
• Previous experience in hotel engineering, commercial building maintenance, or facility operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Strong troubleshooting skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance.
• Alberta recognized pool operator course considered an asset
• Valid Canadian driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be physically capable of lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various indoor and outdoor environments.

Working Conditions

• Permanent overnight schedule.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Work involves standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting materials, and working in mechanical spaces.

Additional Information

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 $8/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: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. 

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: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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