Facilities & Maintenance Manager (Hotel Industry)

apartmentNetwork Contracting placeRichards Bay calendar_month 
Minimum Requirements
  • Qualified Trade Tested Artisan (Electrician, Millwright, Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Refrigeration Technician, or similar).
  • Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Engineering Degree essential.
  • Minimum 5 years' management experience within facilities, maintenance, engineering, or technical operations.
  • Experience within the hospitality, hotel, manufacturing, FMCG, commercial property, or industrial sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and building management systems.
  • Proven experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, and service providers.
  • Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the hotel's maintenance and facilities department.
  • Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Ensure maximum uptime and reliability of all building services and hotel infrastructure.
  • Manage HVAC systems, electrical installations, generators, plumbing, refrigeration, fire systems, and other critical equipment.
  • Plan and control maintenance budgets, expenses, and capital projects.
  • Oversee external contractors and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
  • Drive energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives across the property.
  • Manage maintenance schedules, asset registers, and facility improvement projects.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the maintenance team.
  • Respond to emergency breakdowns and ensure minimal disruption to hotel operations.
Key Competencies
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
  • Project management and planning capabilities.
  • Financial and budget management experience.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a customer-focused environment.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.
Preferred Experience
  • Hotel, resort, hospitality, commercial property, manufacturing, FMCG, or engineering environment experience.
  • Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning software.
  • Knowledge of energy management and sustainability initiatives.
  • Experience managing refurbishment, renovation, or capital improvement projects.
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