Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
Luxury Lodge Group based in Tanzania is looking for a Maintenance Manager to supervise the repair & maintenance of the buildings and mechanical equipment, ensure timely installation & upkeep of the company’s property & systems in order to ensure operational effectiveness and oversee & lead maintenance procedures & actions.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Ensure that all company policies, procedures & SOPs are adhered to.
Attend HOD & any other meetings as required.
Responds to all building safety related safety concerns.
Draws up preventative maintenance schedules annually and ensures that plant and machinery is maintained in accordance with the schedule.
Attends to the breakdown of plant, machinery & equipment.
Manages the maintenance team rosters.
Ensures that refrigeration equipment, air conditioning, plant, drainage systems & grease taps are always maintained.
Maintains statutory safety records for DB Boards, stand-by generator, lifts, boilers, room sprinkler system & other fire equipment.
Place orders for maintenance requirements & repairs after necessary approval obtained.
Maintains safety records as per requirements.
Undertakes routine checks on water pressure equipment & maintain accordingly.
Ensures that all rooms, public space & outside areas are in good repair by performing various required tasks related to a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc to ensure a well-maintained property.
Draws up department budget, controls expenditure against budget & provides a monthly report of maintenance expenditure.
Staff appraisals.
Monitors the level & quality of services performed by external contractors in accordance with lease agreements, service contracts & warranties.
Ensures that emergency equipment is in always working order.
Maintains clean, orderly & hazard-free work areas.
Identify & report the needs for major repairs.
Identify training needs & implement training when required.
Any other ad hoc duties that may be required.

Requirements:

Diploma or tertiary qualification in engineering / technical trades.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Manager in a large 4 / 5* Reserve or Lodge.
Clear communication skills – written & verbal
Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
Strong knowledge facilities machines and equipment.
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
Excellent attention to detail, initiative & interpersonal skills
Highly responsible, reliable & trustworthy
Presentable, well-spoken & professional individual
Always act in good faith & in the best interest of the Company
Understanding of electrical, plumbing & HVAC systems