Maintenance Manager - Sandton

HotelJobs; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Sandton seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee hotel facilities, equipment, and guest areas, ensuring safety compliance and reliable operation.

You will supervise maintenance and janitorial teams, plan preventive programs, and coordinate with external contractors for major work while managing budgets and staying compliant with codes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years hands‑on maintenance experience, with 2–3 years in supervision/management.
• Strong troubleshooting in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC.
• Technical trade certification or a diploma/degree in engineering or facilities management is a strong advantage.
• Proven problem-solving, calm under pressure, leadership, and basic computer literacy for tracking work orders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks of guest rooms, lobbies, back‑of‑house facilities, and exteriors and address issues promptly.
• Develop proactive maintenance schedules for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and elevators to minimize downtime.
• Supervise, train, and schedule maintenance technicians and janitorial staff; assign workloads and emergencies.
• Source and oversee external service providers for major repairs or renovations.
• Manage departmental expenses, track spare parts, and assist capital improvement planning.
• Ensure facilities comply with local codes, fire safety, and OH&S standards.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Education

Engineering/FM qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Luxury Hotel based in Sandton is looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee the physical upkeep, safety compliance; and operational reliability of a hotel's buildings; equipment ; and guest accommodation areas.

Duties

• Conduct routine checks of guest rooms, public lobbies, back-of-house facilities, and exterior grounds to identify and fix issues promptly.
• Develop and execute proactive maintenance schedules for critical systems like HVAC, plumbing, electrical networks, and elevators to minimize downtime.
• Supervise; train, and schedule internal maintenance technicians and janitorial staff, assigning daily workloads and emergency response tasks.
• Source; vet, and oversee external service providers and specialized contractors for major repairs, renovations, or specialized servicing.
• Manage departmental expenses, track spare parts inventories, order replacement supplies, and assist upper management with capital improvement planning.
• Ensure all facilities adhere strictly to local building codes, fire safety regulations, and occupational health standards.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or management capacity (hospitality background preferred).
• Strong working proficiency in electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC troubleshooting.
• Technical trade certification, diploma, or degree in engineering or facilities management is a strong advantage.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, calm demeanour during emergencies, effective leadership, and basic computer literacy for tracking work orders.