Maintenance Manager

This role is only open to Australian residents or applicants who have full legal rights to work in Australia.

Visa sponsorship opportunities are not available.

About the role

A hands-on role with an exceptional understanding of hotel maintenance operations including record keeping, reporting, emergency procedures, OH&S, preventative maintenance programs and cost control.

An understanding of hotel utilities, and maintenance for all hotel machinery, plant, equipment, fittings, and fixtures and actively engaging in repairs and maintenance tasks.

As our next Maintenance Manager, you will:

Be responsible for motivating and inspiring a small team of Maintenance Handypersons to ensure that our property functions like a well-oiled machine

Communicate effectively at all levels, from the General Manager to guests and contractors working onsite
Be required to always keep a level head in a variety of situations in front of both guests and fellow team members
Work closely with all other departments including Housekeeping and Front Office to manage the issues at hand

What we are looking for:

A strong leader with previous maintenance experience to take ownership of the maintenance department

Previous experience in a supervisor or team leader role is essential

Demonstrated high level of competence and technical experience in general hotel property maintenance and repairs (including electrical, plumbing installations, building and pool maintenance)

Comprehensive understanding of basic Occupational Health & Safety principles and chemical handling

Strong decision making, oral and written communication skills

Initiative skills to preserve and prevent future faults

The ability to communicate at all levels and work effectively in a team environment, train and develop team members

Communicating and overseeing with contractors for hotel maintenance tasks if and when needed

To build and maintain strong relationships and be an ambassador for the hotel within the local community

Availability to carry our emergency maintenance work outside of normal working hours, in the event of a full power failure, evacuation fire system re-set and/or failure of mechanical systems

Knowledge and awareness of sustainability and energy saving practices.

Results orientated, with strong time management and organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and use initiative

Ability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and school and public holiday periods

Ability to maintain accurate filing of all maintenance and service records and preparation of monthly reports

Trade qualification desirable

MEANINGFUL BENEFITS FOR YOUR CAREER & WELL-BEING

We support the well-being and performance of Team Members with industry-leading rewards, recognition and support to meet their needs and dreams: Best-in-Class PTO
Go Hilton Travel Discount Program
​​​​​​​Hotel rates as low as $40/night! Health & Welfare Benefit Plans Debt-Free Education Retirement Savings Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan Mental Wellness Support 
Flexible Schedules Access to your pay when you need it
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