Luxury Hotel Maintenance Lead

The Good Human (Pty)Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 416,379 - 498,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Pension Fund

13th Cheque

Job summary

The Da Vinci Hotel in Sandton is seeking an proactive Assistant Maintenance Manager to support day-to-day maintenance operations of a luxury hotel. You will lead from the front, ensuring facilities, plant, and services meet the highest standards for guests and staff.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will manage a team, plan preventative maintenance, and coordinate with external contractors while maintaining safety and budgetary controls.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' maintenance experience in hospitality, facilities management, or similar.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory or assistant maintenance management role.
• Trade qualification in electrical or mechanical (preferred).
• Willingness to work after hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the hotel's day-to-day maintenance operations.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor the maintenance team for safe, efficient work.
• Coordinate and perform preventative and reactive maintenance across facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and general maintenance issues.
• Ensure maintenance work disrupts guests minimally.
• Schedule and monitor planned preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate external contractors and service providers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and hotel standards.
• Assist with budgeting, stock control, and procurement of materials.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
• Support emergency maintenance including after-hours or weekend work.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Hands-on

Communication

Resilience

Detail-oriented

H&S knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification

Wireman's Licence

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

The Da Vinci Hotel in Sandton is seeking an proactive Assistant Maintenance Manager to support day-to-day maintenance operations of a luxury hotel. You will lead from the front, ensuring facilities, plant, and services meet the highest standards for guests and staff.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will manage a team, plan preventative maintenance, and coordinate with external contractors while maintaining safety and budgetary controls.