Maintenance Superintendent at Gelian Hotel Machakos

Reports To: General Manager

The Maintenance Superintendent will be responsible primarily for general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, meeting rooms, restaurant and common areas.

Guest rooms and public area entry-level preventative maintenance are included. The Maintenance Superintendent will oversee repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and laundry equipment.

Duties for the Maintenance Superintendent Job

• Responsible for engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, hotel property, restaurant and grounds.
• Responds to engineering and maintenance concerns.
• Performs and/or monitors maintenance and preventative maintenance projects.
• Responds to all building related safety concerns.
• Maintains departmental compliance with hotel maintenance procedures.
• Supports hotel departmental maintenance programs and executes daily, weekly and monthly checklists.
• Assists in the supervision of temporary maintenance associates.
• Assist management in specifying proper supplies and equipment for operations.
• Deals with guest related concerns.
• Maintain the guest rooms, public space, and back of the hotel areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and tiling to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.
• Must possess knowledgeable of basic hand/power tool operation.
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of pool and spa area.

Maintenance Superintendent Job Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in hotel maintenance department supervisory or management level
• At least 3years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Should have basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry concepts.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies when not physically at the job site.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Honesty and Integrity