Senior Maintenance Manager — Luxury Hotel Operations

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Meal allowances

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our engineering team in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. You will oversee maintenance and repair of building systems, mechanical equipment and facilities to ensure optimal operations and guest experience.

Responsibilities include directing day-to-day maintenance across hotel facilities, implementing preventive maintenance, mentoring staff, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and compliance with local codes while delivering luxury

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in maintenance management in hotel or large facility
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
• Proven leadership and supervision of maintenance staff
• Knowledge of local Malaysia codes and safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations across all hotel facilities (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lifts, equipment)
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime
• Supervise and mentor maintenance team; ensure safety and procedures
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies; coordinate solutions
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and equipment logs
• Conduct regular inspections of systems to identify issues
• Prepare and manage maintenance department budget and procurement
• Liaise with external contractors for specialised repairs
• Ensure compliance with local codes, safety regulations and hotel standards
• Report to senior management on operations and performance

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

CMMS

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Budgeting

On-call readiness

English fluency

Education

Maintenance engineering certification

Mechanical engineering degree

Safety/training certifications

Tools

CMMS software

Budgeting tools

Job description

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our engineering team in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. You will oversee maintenance and repair of building systems, mechanical equipment and facilities to ensure optimal operations and guest experience.

Responsibilities include directing day-to-day maintenance across hotel facilities, implementing preventive maintenance, mentoring staff, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and compliance with local codes while delivering luxury