Maintenance Manager

Reporting to the Lodge General Manager, the Maintenance Manager will ding the establishment of a preventative maintenance strategy. Duties: Daily management of the workshop, maintenance & grounds department, servicing the property Implement and maintain preventative short, medium and long term maintenance programs Work closely with the General Manager to develop an annual budget based on maintenance programs Monthly and quarterly reporting of works completed, maintenance needs and performance against budget Managing the maintenance and workshop employees to achieve maximum efficiency in the department Project managing special projects/developments/alterations as identified from time to time in the property Managing all maintenance and workshop related orders and process control Managing all staff related issues in the department Liaising with all heads of departments regarding maintenance requirements to ensure that maintenance requests are timeously and effectively dealt with Liasing with the General Manager to ensure the property meets required legal standards and meets the requirements set by insurers Keeping and maintaining accurate records of jobs performed and invoicing if required Training, mentoring and development of staff and students Quality control of work performed on the property as well as public and back of house areas Quality control of all vehicle repairs effected by the workshop Maintain adequate stock levels of spares for property maintenance and the workshop Manage a billing and stock control system that ensure the accurate charging of services rendered by the maintenance department Ensure the safety of all employees and guests on the premises, in line with the requirements of the OHSA legislation Responsibility for overseeing careful management of all tools and equipment and implementing appropriate procedures around issuing equipment Responsible for insuring that all workshop areas and maintenance related back of house areas are clean and tidy at all times Assisting with the logistical management for Lodge operations. Experience/Qualifications: Minimum 10 years experience in a senior technical position Preferred minimum of a N6 diploma in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent qualification in air-conditioning and/or refrigeration and/or Electrical Previous experience in the 4/5 star hospitality industry an advantage At least 8 years experience in the field of electrical installation and maintenance or air conditioning and refrigeration. Sound knowledge of vehicle maintenance and fleet management Experience working with and managing contractors Experience managing procurement processes Experience managing logistics an advantage Computer literate in Microsoft Office. Experience of managing a team Excellent guest relation skills All round knowledge of building / plant maintenance, tiling, plumbing, water pumps, carpentry and gardens Hands on management style Strong record keeping and process control Good problem solving skills Ability to work well under pressure Positive working attitude and ability to work in a team Ability and willingness to work shifts and overtime when required Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act

Location: Paterson, ZA

Posted Date: 10/5/2024