Maintenance Supervisor

TOTALTEC Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Maintenance Technician Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations across various hotel areas. This role involves supervising a team, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of hospitality maintenance systems, especially for kitchen and bar equipment, and will be responsible for training junior staff and maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in building maintenance, with 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality maintenance systems, especially kitchen and bar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the maintenance team across all hotel departments.
• Conduct daily inspections of mechanical systems and kitchen equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for hotel rooms and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Technical diploma or certification

Tools

HVAC

Refrigeration

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Job description

The Maintenance Technician Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and engineering functions across all areas of the hotel, including guest rooms, common areas, restaurant, bar, kitchen, and back-of-house facilities. This role ensures the property's infrastructure and equipment operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with standards, while supervising a team of maintenance technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and lead the maintenance team across all hotel departments including the restaurant, bar, and kitchen areas.

Conduct daily inspections of mechanical systems, kitchen equipment, bar utilities, and guest areas to identify and resolve issues.

Assign and monitor daily work orders, ensuring timely and quality completion.

Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for hotel rooms, restaurant equipment (e.g., ovens, refrigerators), bar coolers, beverage systems, and HVAC.

Respond to urgent service requests from the kitchen and F&B teams to minimize operational disruptions.

Liaise with the restaurant and bar managers to anticipate maintenance needs and assist with setups or special events.

Troubleshoot and repair a variety of systems: electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, kitchen appliances, and POS-related equipment.

Ensure all maintenance work follows safety standards and health regulations, especially in food-handling zones.

Keep detailed maintenance records, inventory logs, and safety inspection reports.

Train and supervise junior maintenance staff to meet quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in building maintenance, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
  
• Strong knowledge of hospitality maintenance systems, with emphasis on kitchen and bar equipment.
• Technical expertise in refrigeration, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and gas-operated kitchen appliances.
• Familiarity with safety codes, food safety standards, and fire protection systems.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure, especially during service hours.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Technical diploma or certification in a relevant field preferred (e.g., electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or food service equipment).
  

Working Conditions:

• Must be available on-call for emergencies.
• Required to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Physically fit to perform maintenance tasks in various environments (e.g., hot kitchens, high ladders).