The Drake Hotel is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to join our team of culture makers. You’ll keep our 51-room art-filled hotel, buzzing restaurant spaces and performance venues looking sharp and running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who sees maintenance as more than fixing problems, but as preserving an iconic Toronto landmark.

Why This

Isn’t Your Average Maintenance Job A Toronto Original: Help care for one of the city’s legendary boutique hotels.

Creative Culture: Dynamic Days: Your territory spans guest rooms, public spaces, back-of-house systems and performance venues. Maintain guest rooms and public spaces and property infrastructure to a high standard. Troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical and structural systems.

A Master Fixer: You bring solid knowledge of building systems and the skilled trades. Ready to keep Toronto's favourite art + culture focused hotel running smoothly? Bring your skills, curiosity and your best problem-solving game.

Maintain guestrooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, and building systems to Drake standards. Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs across the property. Complete general maintenance tasks including painting, drywall repair, caulking, furniture and millwork repairs, and other finishing work.

Troubleshoot and assist with repairs to HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, boilers, appliances, laundry equipment, and other building infrastructure. Respond promptly to guest and operational maintenance requests, ensuring issues are resolved with care and professionalism. Support special projects, renovations, and contractor work as needed.

Collaborate with Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Events, and Operations teams to ensure spaces are guest-ready and event-ready. Act as a key responder during building emergencies, including fire alarms, leaks, power outages, and equipment failures. Assist with vendor and contractor coordination and help maintain maintenance inventories and supplies.

Maintain accurate records, organized workspaces,



and protected working practices while supporting Drake's sustainability and environmental initiatives. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in maintenance. Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance practices.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Standing, walking, ability to lift 20 kg, work from heights, and handle hazardous materials. Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, early morning, holidays, and weekends.

Asset if have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. We pride ourselves in providing strong leadership and development opportunities for passionate hospitality professionals who are looking to build rewarding, long-term careers. Drake offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, employee discounts, training + development support and many other unique perks as a part of joining the Drake team.

Officially opening our doors in 2004, The Drake is a growing Canadian hospitality brand focused on lifestyle hotels, food + drink and special events. we believe culture and community matter and are committed to an exceptional hospitality experience delivered in our signature style; one that is genuine, personal, memorable and embraces the energy of discovery.

The Drake

Hotel (Toronto), Drake Devonshire Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County), and Drake Motor Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County) are each reflective of their respective neighbourhoods as inclusive hubs for unique and diverse experiences through art, culture and hospitality with great seasonal menus, a robust cocktail list, carefully curated curiosities, and genuine hospitality excellence for all. We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and creative environment at Drake Hotel Properties that promotes equity, inclusiveness and diversity. We welcome job applications from candidates of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour); refugees, newcomers, and immigrant persons; 2SLGBTQI+, and persons with disabilities.

📌 HOURLY: Lead Maintenance Technician (Nights) (Toronto)
🏢 Drake Hotel Properties
📍 Toronto