Maintenance and Facilities Manager

Minor Hotels; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

iStay Precinct Adelaide is seeking an experienced and reliable Facilities Manager to lead our facilities operations on a full-time basis. The role ensures smooth, compliant functioning of building systems across the property, with oversight of vendor coordination, risk and safety compliance, preventive maintenance and support for projects.

You will manage capital expenditure, support recruitment and development of the facilities team, and contribute to sustainability initiatives and asset

Formación

• Hands-on maintenance or facilities management experience, ideally within a hotel or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance requirements and property maintenance best practices.
• Experience with painting, plastering, carpentry and general building repairs.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop team members.
• Demonstrated experience implementing preventative maintenance programs.
• Strong capability in contractor management, negotiation and vendor coordination.
• Sound MS Office skills (Excel, Word, reporting tools).
• A passion for delivering proactive, high‑quality service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with professional presentation.
• Building qualification will be highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and execute the preventative maintenance program to ensure building systems operate efficiently and safely.
• Provide hands-on support by carrying out repairs and maintenance as required across the property.
• Supervise and manage service areas including (but not limited to) electrical, mechanical, pest control, cleaning, fire protection, security systems, hydraulics, and all approved contractor works.
• Oversee property maintenance tasks such as painting, plastering, carpentry and general building upkeep.
• Ensure strict compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and all regulatory requirements.
• Manage stock control, purchasing, supplier coordination and cost-efficient resource allocation.
• Prepare quotes, schedule works and manage Capital Expenditure (Capex) requests, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
• Support the Hotel Manager with recruitment, training and development of the Facilities team.
• Contribute to long‑term asset planning, sustainability projects and operational efficiency improvements.

Conocimientos

Facilities management

Contractor management

Vendor coordination

Building systems knowledge

Team leadership

WHS compliance

MS Office skills

Communication skills

Proactive service

Educación

Building qualification

Descripción del empleo

Job Location:

iStay Precinct Adelaide

At iStay Hotels, we believe simplicity isn’t a shortcut — it’s a strength. We bring ease to every journey for smart travellers who know what they want: a good night’s sleep, seamless service, and a stay that just works. In a complex world that moves fast, we focus on getting the essentials exactly right — faster check‑ins, real comfort, and service that feels effortless.

Behind that simplicity is a team that takes genuine pride in delivery. If you believe that doing the fundamentals brilliantly is its own kind of excellence, iStay is your kind of place. Simply spot‑on.

Istay Precinct Adelaide are looking for an experienced and reliable Facilities Manager to lead our facilities operations on a full‑time basis.

This role is essential in ensuring the smooth, compliant and efficient functioning of all building systems across the property. The successful candidate will oversee vendor coordination, risk and safety compliance, preventative maintenance, and support key projects including property upgrades and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and execute the preventative maintenance program to ensure building systems operate efficiently and safely.
• Provide hands‑on support by carrying out repairs and maintenance as required across the property.
• Supervise and manage service areas including (but not limited to) electrical, mechanical, pest control, cleaning, fire protection, security systems, hydraulics, and all approved contractor works.
• Oversee property maintenance tasks such as painting, plastering, carpentry and general building upkeep.
• Ensure strict compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and all regulatory requirements.
• Manage stock control, purchasing, supplier coordination and cost‑efficient resource allocation.
• Prepare quotes, schedule works and manage Capital Expenditure (Capex) requests, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
• Support the Hotel Manager with recruitment, training and development of the Facilities team.
• Contribute to long‑term asset planning, sustainability projects and operational efficiency improvements.

Shift Details (subject To Change)

• Monday to Friday
• 7:30am start time (flexible for the right candidate)
• Occasional weekend or after‑hours callouts may be required on an ad hoc basis

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require the following:

• Previous hands‑on Maintenance or Facilities Management experience, ideally within a hotel or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance requirements and property maintenance best practices.
• Experience with painting, plastering, carpentry and general building repairs.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop team members.
• Demonstrated experience implementing preventative maintenance programs.
• Strong capability in contractor management, negotiation and vendor coordination.
• Sound MS Office skills (Excel, Word, reporting tools).
• A passion for delivering proactive, high‑quality service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with professional presentation.
• A building qualification will be highly regarded.