Hotel Maintenance Manager

The Right Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Pretoria is seeking a Hotel Maintenance Manager to oversee the Maintenance Department. Responsibilities include managing operations, implementing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a N6 diploma and over 10 years’ experience in technical roles, especially in the hospitality sector, with strong management and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior technical position.
• At least 8 years’ experience in electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site operations for the Maintenance Department.
• Establish a preventative maintenance strategy.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Management skills

Problem solving

Guest relations

Communication

Mechanical skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance skills

Self-starter

Education

N6 diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or relevant trade

Job description

Hotel Maintenance Manager required in Pretoria.

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the on- site operations for the Maintenance Department. Functions include the establishment and maintaining of a preventative maintenance strategy, as per the company requirements, Health and Safety functions and plant and machinery areas as assigned under the Act.

Salary: R30 000 per month.

Requirements:

• Preferred minimum of a N6 diploma in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering and/or relevant trade in air-conditioning and/or refrigeration and/or Electrical.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a senior technical position.
• Previous experience in the 3/4 star hospitality industry an advantage.
• At least 8 years’ experience in the field of electrical installation and maintenance or air conditioning and refrigeration.
• Experience in gas installations, regulations and maintenance an advantage.
• Experience in inverter and battery installations, regulations and maintenance an advantage
• Fluent in English
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office.
• Strong Management skills to ensure smooth and uninterrupted running of the department and work force.
• Guest relations skills imperative.
• All round skills in building / plant maintenance, tiling, plumbing, water pumps, carpentry and gardens.
• Hands on management style is required.
• Ability and willingness to work shifts and overtime when required.
• A motivated self-starter who works independently.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Sober habits.
• Problem solving skills.
• Must be able to perform under pressure.
• Must have a well-developed knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.