Assistant Maintenance Manager

Luxury Hotel in Camps Bay is looking for an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operation of the maintenance department.

Duties :

Upkeep of the Hotel and grounds, with a specific focus on all building maintenance projects; as well as in the implementation of a comprehensive proactive preventative maintenance program

Ensuring that cost is minimised without compromising quality and that labour is used as efficiently as possible.

Ensure that the departments operating procedures and processes complies with prevailing Occupational Health and Safety as well as Environmental Laws.

Being aware of the emergency evacuation, security and fire procedures of the Hotel

Staff appraisals, evaluations, training & development.

Ensuring that staff are rostered according to operations requirements; ensuring that there is always sufficient labour available to meet high guest service

Attending to all electrical and mechanical and construction breakdowns in the hotel.

Attending to the day-to-day maintenance of all refrigeration and air-conditioning

Assist in running the Maintenance shift briefing, ensuring that staff are fully briefed of the maintenance requirements for the day.

Performing a weekly walk-about the entire property and gardens assessing possible building maintenance opportunities.

Assist with managing, administering and documenting the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly compliance requirements for H&S standards, Legionella measurements, Fire Protection Equipment Impairments, Sprinkler Impairment Systems and Hotwork permits.

Ensure the safe handling of refrigerant gas, oil and electrical tasks in accordance with H&S standards

Ensuring that all day-to-day maintenance of guest rooms, public areas, building interior and exterior as well as the cleaning and testing of pools is completed

To assist with administering the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance scheduled as per SOP

Assist in managing the monthly maintenance consumable stock-take and ensure that any variances are investigated, resolved and reported on in accordance with the financial guidelines

Requirements :

NQF Level 5 certificate as an electrical and / or mechanical technician or equivalent trade test certificate

At least 5 years’ experience in a general maintenance / building facilities management / construction project management position

At least 3  years’ experience in a 4 / 5

• Hotel environment in a maintenance departmental management capacity

Experience with implementing and upkeep of Stock Management Control Systems

Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel

Solid financial understanding

Proven understanding of Health and Safety standards as well as Environmental Impact Controls. Any relevant qualifications and or experience in this regard will be an advantage.

Understanding of the technical aspects of a hotel from a maintenance perspective regarding building maintenance, air cone plant equipment, refrigeration, water supply and plumbing as well as electrical specialised knowledge.

Knowledge of hot water reticulations systems & pumped sewer systems

Highly presentable

Excellent command of the English language with solid verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in Xhosa and / or Afrikaans advantageous

Must be able to work Under pressure and flexible working hours including weekends and public holidays