Assistant Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
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