Maintenance Manager Amsterdam

Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark & Stadsdoelen; Driemond; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stayokay discount card

Staff party

Hospitality pension fund participation

Great coffee and informal culture

Job summary

Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Technical Services team and oversee daily operations across our Amsterdam hostels. You will coordinate repairs, manage materials, and ensure facilities stay in top condition to support guest experiences.

The role demands a hands-on leader with a calm presence, flexible hours, and a focus on safety. Join a vibrant team where development and learning are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in ho(s)tel maintenance or a similar role.
• Hands-on approach with a can-do attitude.
• Eye for detail to keep everything in perfect order.
• Inspiring leadership with big-picture thinking.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and act quickly in emergencies.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Open mind and interest in people, environment and conscious choices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate major repairs and maintenance with Facilities Management and external contractors.
• Provide supportive leadership to the Technical Services team.
• Keep track of materials and tools, ensuring everything is in top condition.
• Ensure hostel facilities remain in perfect condition and collaborate with reception, F&B and facilities to resolve issues quickly.
• Oversee fire and safety measures to ensure everyone feels safe.

Skills

Hotel maintenance experience

Hands-on

Leadership

Detail oriented

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Flexible hours

Job description

Can you picture yourself working at Stayokay? If so, it’s important that you’re already authorised to work in the Netherlands and can arrange your own accommodation

WE LIKE YOUR CV

BUT WE LOVE YOUR PERSONALITY

Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark is a large international city hostel in a stunning location right in the heart of Vondelpark, with 564 beds and a cosy, trendy communal area. The second hostel, Stayokay Amsterdam Stadsdoelen, is the perfect base in the dynamic heart of Amsterdam! Housed in a beautifully renovated historic canal-side building, this location offers an unforgettable experience.Stayokay Amsterdam Oostis an international hostel located in an old trade school, in the middle of the trendy "Indische buurt" just 15 minutes away from the centre of Amsterdam. This is the largest Stayokay location and features a large terrace on Timorplein, a living area and restaurant The 5th.

For these three locations, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Maintenance Manager, Amsterdam (38 hours). In this role, you will lead the technical team and ensure that our hostels in Amsterdam run smoothly every day.

You will…

• coordinate major repairs and maintenance, in collaboration with the Facilities Management department and external contractors
• provide supportive leadership to the Technical Services team and ensure a pleasant working atmosphere
• keep track of the necessary materials and tools, so that everything is always in top condition
• ensure that all hostel facilities remain in perfect condition, and work closely with other departments such as reception, F&B and facilities to resolve issues quickly
• oversee fire and safety measures, so that everyone feels safe.

You have…

• experience in ho(s)tel maintenance or a similar role
• a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude!
• an eye for detail and the ability to ensure everything is in perfect order
• inspiring leadership qualities; you can organise, improvise and always keep track of the big picture
• the ability to stay calm under pressure and act quickly in emergency situations
• strong problem-solving skills
• willingness to work flexible hours, including at weekends
• an open mind, drive and an interest in people, the environment and making conscious choices in your day-to-day work

You get…

• a role offering plenty of freedom, responsibility, flexibility and great coffee
• a gross monthly salary of between €3,461.70 and €4,478.07 (pay scale 9 of the Hospitality CLA), depending on your knowledge and experience, based on full-time employment. In addition, you’ll accrue pension through the Hospitality & Catering Pension Fund and receive terms of employment in line with the Hospitality CLA, supplemented by Stayokay’s own company scheme and group discounts
• a Stayokay discount card for inexpensive overnight stays (worldwide) and a great staff party every year
• a job at the nicest hostel chain with an informal work atmosphere and an open culture
• a growth spurt in your development. Learning on the job or through training from the Stayokay Academy, or during the exchange program HI-connect in a hostel abroad? You name it! Your development is important to us

About Stayokay

With 21 ho(s)tels, Stayokay is the largest hostel chain in the Netherlands and has been a leading player in budget accommodation for almost 100 years. Every ho(s)tel is unique and has its own charm. But our culture and Stay-vibe – that’s what unites us. Open to everyone. We love your drive. And: "Goed bezig"! You’ll hear that a lot at Stayokay. That’s how we do things at Stayokay! Together, we ensure a warm welcome and an unforgettable experience for our guests. We’re adventurers through and through and understand exactly what makes travelling so unforgettable. That’s why we love working with people who know the area like the back of their hand and are keen to share the best insider tips. We love giving our guests that holiday feeling, right here in the Netherlands! Did you know that Stayokay is EU Ecolabel certified? This shows that we’re actively working to reduce our environmental impact by using energy, water and waste more responsibly.