Maintenance Technician | The Silo Hotel

The Royal Portfolio; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Cape Town seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure the highest maintenance standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience in a luxury hotel environment, strong electrical and HVAC skills, and a proactive attitude. The role involves conducting maintenance checks, ensuring equipment functionality, and working as part of a team to maintain hotel standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a luxury hotel environment.
• Must have worked in maintenance previously.
• Punctual, reliable, and mature.
• Positive attitude and highly responsive.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance checks in all arrival rooms.
• Check public areas for maintenance issues.
• Ensure all hotel equipment is functioning properly.
• Report any breakages or problems to management.

Skills

Electrical Experience

HVAC experience

Good communication skills in English

Team player

Proactive and reliable

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Technician at The Silo Hotel works closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure that all hotel Maintenance requirements are met and kept at the highest Royal Portfolio standards. This position is an integral role in ensuring that the hotel meets the purpose of The Royal Portfolio, which is “to give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay.”

Responsibilities

• To ensure that the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department are carried out according to the standards of the company and as specified by senior management
• Conduct maintenance checks in all arrival rooms according to the maintenance check list.
• Check public areas thoroughly for any maintenance issues.
• Ensure that all hotel equipment needing attention is checked and is functioning properly.
• Ensure that necessary maintenance stock levels are maintained.
• Receive and check all maintenance orders that get delivered to make sure they are accurate.
• Report any breakages or problems to management and the maintenance manager immediately.
• Make sure a complete and thorough hand over is written and verbally communicated every morning and afternoon.
• Ensuring a secure and safe working environment in the maintenance department and the rest of the hotel at all times.
• Make sure new staff understand their jobs and assist them if they need help.
• Lead by example with appearance and personal hygiene and to ensure that all maintenance staff on shift look neat and professional in their respective uniforms.
• Communicate with all other operating departments, particularly; F&B, FO, and Kitchen to ensure that they are informed of any all matters that concern them.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in a luxury hotel environment
• Must have worked in maintenance previously
• Must have Electrical Experience
• Must have HVAC experience
• Be very well presented, professional, enthusiastic and energetic
• Must have good communication skills in English (verbal, written and reading)
• Punctual, reliable, mature
• Pro-active, gets things done
• Must be a team player, have respect for fellow colleagues
• Positive attitude and highly responsive
• Team player
• Must understand and live our Purpose and Value Statement of The Royal Portfolio

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio. South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document. Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.