Maintenance Supervisor (Hotel Operations)

Novotel Hotels; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 40.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Leadership role within Accor

Ongoing learning and development

Employee discounts on accommodation, &

Staff meals & parking benefits

Complementary barista coffee

Zusammenfassung

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Engineering team, ensure facilities and services meet the highest standards, and maintain guest comfort across the hotel.

This working leadership role combines on-the-tools maintenance with supervising three Technicians, reporting to the Director of Engineering, and contributing to safety, compliance and hotel improvement projects.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading a small team in facilities maintenance.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and work independently.
• Strong practical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Willingness to provide weekend coverage and after-hours support when required.
• Proficiency with MS Office, HUB OS and Opera Cloud.

Aufgaben

• Lead, coach and support a team of three Maintenance Technicians.
• Undertake preventative and reactive maintenance across the hotel.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities and workload allocation.
• Troubleshoot and repair building, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Manage room maintenance requests and minimise room downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance and safety records.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors.
• Assist with departmental rostering, training and performance support.
• Monitor utility consumption and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Conduct safety inspections and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Support emergency maintenance requirements and incidents when required.
• Work collaboratively with Front Office, Housekeeping and other departments to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Planning & prioritising

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

HUB OS

Opera Cloud

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

\"Hospitality is a work of Heart\"

At Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, we don't just maintain a hotel, we create experiences. Connected to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre and located in one of Melbourne's most vibrant precincts, our 347-room hotel welcomes thousands of guests each year and we rely on a dedicated Engineering team to keep everything operating at its best.

We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to join our team and help lead the day-to-day operation of the Engineering department.

Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, you'll supervise a team of three Maintenance Technicians while remaining actively involved in preventative maintenance, repairs, compliance and hotel improvement projects.

This role would suit an experienced Maintenance Supervisor or a strong maintenance professional ready to take the next step into leadership.

Why Join Us?

• Above Award hourly rate of $35.50
• Leadership role within a globally recognised hotel brand
• Opportunity to supervise and develop a team of three technicians
• Autonomous role with direct support from the Director of Engineering
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities through Accor
• Employee discounts on accommodation, dining and partner offers worldwide
• Discounted parking, staff meals and complimentary barista coffee

Job Description

No two days are the same in hotel maintenance.

As Maintenance Supervisor, you'll be responsible for ensuring our facilities, guest rooms, back-of-house areas and building services are maintained to the highest standard while delivering a safe and comfortable environment for guests and team members.

This is a working leadership role, meaning you'll spend time on the tools, in plant rooms and around the hotel while also coordinating the daily activities of the Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a team of three Maintenance Technicians
• Undertake preventative and reactive maintenance across the hotel
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities and workload allocation
• Troubleshoot and repair building, mechanical and electrical systems
• Manage room maintenance requests and minimise room downtime
• Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance and safety records
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors
• Assist with departmental rostering, training and performance support
• Monitor utility consumption and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Conduct safety inspections and contribute to a strong safety culture
• Support emergency maintenance requirements and critical building incidents when required
• Work collaboratively with Front Office, Housekeeping and other departments to ensure an exceptional guest experience

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're less concerned about where you've worked and more interested in your ability to lead a small team, solve problems and take ownership. To succeed in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities management, hospitality maintenance or a similar environment
• Experience leading or supervising a small team
• Strong practical maintenance and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and work independently
• A proactive approach and the confidence to make decisions without constant supervision
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to customer service
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office, HUB OS & Opera Cloud preferred
• Flexibility to provide weekend coverage and occasional after-hours support when required

Highly Regarded

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing or a related field
• Current trade licence
• Previous hotel or accommodation industry experience

Additional Information

At Accor, we welcome people as they are and value the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives they bring to our teams.

If you're a practical leader who enjoys solving problems, mentoring others and taking pride in maintaining a high-quality hotel environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

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