Maintenance Manager

Craven Cottage CC; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lodge in South Africa is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep of all facilities and ensure a high level of guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in a similar role and possess strong skills in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Responsibilities include implementing preventative maintenance programs and managing the maintenance team. Excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Maintenance Manager in a 4/5* Lodge/Hotel.
• Experience in Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Construction, and Landscaping.
• Sound knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning units.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lodge facilities and equipment ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Implement a preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
• Manage and upskill the maintenance team effectively.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing expertise

HVAC experience

Construction skills

Landscaping knowledge

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Guest-centric approach

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in engineering/technical trades

Job description

Duties

• Overall maintenance of the lodge and all facilities, including the upkeep of buildings, fixtures, furniture, equipment, swimming pools, landscapes, and gardens.
• Ensuring a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for the lodge is implemented and ensuring that all essential equipment is serviced and maintained in a manner that prolongs the lifespan of the equipment.
• Ensuring that all routine maintenance is done in a way that would not interfere with guest satisfaction.
• Continuously upskill and develop the maintenance team members.
• Performance management and discipline of staff.
• Prepare reports and provide all relevant information to the General Manager pertaining to preventative maintenance programs, capex projects, safety audits etc.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma or tertiary qualification in engineering/technical trades.
• A minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Maintenance Manager in a large 4/5* Lodge/Hotel establishment. Only candidates with Lodge/Hotel experience will be considered.
• Good all-rounder with experience in Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Construction and Landscaping trades.
• Sound knowledge of refrigeration and aircon units, industrial generators, boreholes, wastewater plants etc.
• Fine attention to detail and maintaining a guest centric approach in everything.
• Ability to drive change and to look for operational efficiencies / synergies.
• Highly presentable with excellent communication skills and balanced emotional intellect.