Maintenance Manager

Job purpose

To be responsible for the overall Maintenance of the hotel and equipment. Monitoring key equipment and facilities by preventative maintenance to ensure the continued functioning of the hotel. Responds and attends to guest repair requests in a timely manner.

Key responsibilities

  • Communicates with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
  • Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
  • Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio).
  • Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings.
  • Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
  • Communicate each day’s activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
  • Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building.
  • Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area.
  • Tests, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guest room items.
  • Program TVs and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.
  • Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work.
  • Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping as well as external landscaping sprinklers.
  • Display basic computer skills including inputting air handler schedules and making temperature changes.

Entry requirements

Skills

  • Full range of maintenance skills
  • Organised and methodical
  • Able to converse professionally with the guest
  • Ability to plan ahead

Qualifications

  • Fully qualified in a range of maintenance areas
  • H&S Qualification