Job Description:
MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING
- Plan and carry out preventive maintenance throughout the hotel to ensure standards are maintained for guest comfort.
- Prioritise and carry out maintenance as requested by Departments on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of all hotel departments.
- Motivate and develop the Engineering team to reach to their fullest potential.
- Ensure guest-centric approach to works, schedules with priority placed on services which impact guest satisfaction.
- Liaise and work closely with the MCST and FCC to ensure smoother operations and consistency in approach.
- Record meter readings and liaise with the Executive Assistant Manager regarding options to improve energy management and conservation.
- As a Fire Safety Manager, be responsible for the testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting etc. on a routine basis as required by local Council and Fire Service.
- Liaise with the Body Corporate with regards to maintenance issues and re-charge labour and materials at agreed rates
- Ensure compliance with all legislation, including Health and Safety and Environmental.
- Liaise with the Executive Assistant Manager regarding use of contractors within the Hotel, controlling expenditure and ensuring work is to the standard required by the Company and manufacture specifications.
- Ensure the cost effective and hygienic removal of rubbish from the hotel areas and monitor to ensure areas are clear and free of offensive odour.
- Be available to carry out emergency maintenance work outside of normal working hours, as required for: full power failure, evacuation fire system re-set and / or failure of mechanical systems.
- Maintain records of repair work and daily checks as required by local Council, Government and Manufacturer specifications.
- Liaise closely with all departments regarding ‘down’ rooms to expedite a quick turn around and return to inventory.
- Ensure the external areas of the hotel are neat and tidy and maintained in line with Company brand standards.
- Research, recommend and liaise with the Executive Assistant Manager regarding procedures to improve the overall efficiency of the department and to carry out project work/prepare reports as requested by the Executive Assistant Manager.
- Support the co-ordination of safety and security/risk management programs via third party providers
- Work with the operational Department Heads team to ensure InterREACT tracking and compliance
- Ensure health, safety and welfare of all ambassadors is provided for through implementation of integrated occupational safety and health program.
- Give guidance to the effective operation of the WHS Committee.
- Ensure all ambassadors are competent in the safe and effective use of equipment and chemicals in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Attend and actively participate in daily meetings respecting the confidentiality of issues which may be discussed formally or informally.
- Prepare monthly Engineering reports, commenting on key performance indicators and action taken to keep on target.
- Adherence to Emergency Communication procedures ensuring that enquiries from the media are only responded to by the nominated spokesperson.
- Strive to implement the AccorHotels Vision and demonstrate active use of AccorHotels Values.
- Any other reasonable request within your range of competence as required by Management.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in the relevant field and 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity.
- Passionate, energetic and self‐motivated individual who can deliver exceptional performance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work well with teams and demonstrates excellent leadership.
