Senior Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Headhunters

Oos-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 720,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Headhunters in South Africa seeks an experienced Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance across a luxury property. You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems and building services, coordinating with guest services to minimise disruption.

You will lead a small maintenance team, supervise external contractors, implement preventative maintenance, and track budgets and safety compliance to uphold high standards of cleanliness and guest comfort.

Qualifications

Matric + relevant technical qualification/certification in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical.
Trade-tested artisan certification is advantageous.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within commercial property.
Computer literacy including MS Office and Maintenance Management Systems.
Available to work weekends, holidays and on-call for emergencies.
Technical knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general facilities.
Knowledge of relevant building codes and safety regulations.
Valid driver’s license / own vehicle.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily maintenance operations across the entire property.
Conduct routine inspections of rooms, public spaces, spa, kitchen, laundry, and exterior to ensure operational standards.
Manage and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and breakdowns reported by departments.
Lead, train and develop the maintenance team to ensure skills and performance meet expectations.
Allocate work efficiently and monitor job progress and quality of workmanship.
Ensure team complies with PPE requirements and occupational safety protocols.
Ensure all client’s equipment, plant and infrastructure are maintained and functioning optimally.
Oversee maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical panels, plumbing and fire safety systems.
Coordinate maintenance or replacement of fixtures, fittings, furniture and appliances.
Supervise external contractors performing maintenance and repairs; obtain quotes and service contracts.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance requests, completed jobs, equipment servicing and inspections.
Prepare reports for management on maintenance performance, incidents and capital expenditure needs.
Monitor and manage department budgets and expenditure in line with forecasts.
Ensure minimal disruption to guest services during maintenance operations.
Respond to complaints or concerns related to maintenance in a timely and professional manner.
Lead by example to reflect client service culture and values; conduct regular team briefings and training.