Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
Luxury Property in a Stunning Game Reserve is looking for a MAINTENANCE MANAGER

POSITION INFO:
The Maintenance Manager's responsibility is to supervise the repair & maintenance of the buildings and mechanical equipment. Ensure timely installation & upkeep of the company's property & systems to ensure operational effectiveness. Must have experience managing teams of 30+ staff.

Candidate requirements;

• Clear communication skills - written & verbal.
• Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail, initiative & interpersonal skills.
• Highly responsible, reliable & trustworthy.
• Presentable, well-spoken & professional individual.
• Act in good faith & in the best interest of the company at all times.
• Understanding of electrical, plumbing & HVAC systems.

• Oversee & lead maintenance procedures & actions.
• Ensure that all company policies, procedures & SOPs are adhered to Attend HOD & any other meetings as required.
• Responds to all building safety-related safety concerns.
• Draws up preventative maintenance schedules annually and ensures that plant and machinery are maintained per the schedule.
• Attends to the breakdown of plant, machinery & equipment.
• Ensures that refrigeration equipment, air conditioning, plant, drainage systems & grease taps are always maintained.
• Maintains statutory safety records for DB Boards, stand-by generators, lifts, boilers, room sprinkler systems & other fire equipment.
• Place orders for maintenance requirements & repairs after necessary approval is obtained.
• Maintains safety records as per requirements.
• Undertakes routine checks on water pressure equipment & maintains accordingly.
• Ensures that all rooms, public space & outside areas are in good repair by performing various required tasks related to a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc to ensure a well-maintained hotel.
• Draws up department budget, controls expenditure against budget & provides a monthly report of maintenance expenditure.
• Staff appraisals.
• Monitors the level & quality of services performed by external contractors per lease agreements, service contracts & warranties.
• Ensures that emergency equipment is in working order at all times.
• Maintains clean, orderly & hazard-free work areas.
• Identify & report the need for major repairs.
• Identify training needs & implement training when required.
• Any other ad-hoc duties that may be required.