Mgr-Maintenance

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Cape Town seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and effective budget management. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with technical training and at least 4 years of experience in engineering and maintenance. Responsibilities include managing regulatory standards, emergency response, and maintaining building grounds in excellent condition, while fostering a culture of exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in engineering and maintenance or related area.
• Technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.
• Experience managing facility operations and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage all maintenance operations with a focus on safety.
• Accountable for budget and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee emergency response for facility issues.

Skills

HVAC-R knowledge

Plumbing skills

Electrical systems understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in related field

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Manages all maintenance operations including maintaining the building grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget capital expenditure projects preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R / electrical / plumbing.

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction Engineering Mechanics or related major; 1 year experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R / electrical / plumbing.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets

Manages the physical plant including equipment refrigeration HVAC plumbing water treatment and electrical systems.

Ensures regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.

Manages and controls heat, light and power and recommends current best methods for energy conservation and economical facility operations.

Develops specifications and requirements for service contracts and administers such contracts to support building needs.

Distributes preventive maintenance and repair work orders and monitors timeliness and quality of completion.

Oversees and directs the maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public space, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities.

Develops a long‑term plan for preventative maintenance and asset protection and oversees execution of plan.

Builds positive relationships with external customers such as city building / zoning department, fire prevention bureau and vendors.

Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.

Performs monthly property inspection to ensure buildings and grounds are maintained in excellent condition.

Conducts guest room and common area inspection to ensure guest satisfaction.

Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.

Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.

Selects and orders or purchases new equipment, supplies and furnishings.

Manages parts and equipment inventory.

Maintaining Property Standards

Ensures building and equipment licenses and certifications are current.

Maintains property life safety systems (fire fighting equipment, sprinkler systems and alarm systems).

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.

Ensures employees receive on‑going training to understand guest expectations.

Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.

Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

Shares plans with property leadership and ensures corrective action is taken to continuously improve guest satisfaction.

Strives to improve service performance.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.

Interviews and hires management and hourly employees with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation.

Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and the greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis including disability, veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: Babysitting, Gsm, Informatica, BPO, ACCA, Designing

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1