Engineering Team Leader at Hyatt Place

Summary

Care Connects Us!

It all starts with people who care.

• At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging – of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.
• Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

People like you. People like us.

At Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands & Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands, we are looking for:

Engineering Team Leader who will be responsible for providing the guests with a secure, comfortable environment by maintaining the hotel’s assets through ongoing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring that all mechanical systems are operating in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, and according to local requirements and regulations. Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Supervises the repair, maintenance and engineering operations according to the departmental standards.
• Properly handles and maintains all power tools and measuring instruments.
• Assists other tradespersons or technicians when requested by Superiors.
• On night duty creates the utility log report for the day and mails it to superiors highlighting deviations or any other critical observations.
• Creates the fuel stock report and keeps superiors informed and intimates materials for procurement.
• Makes and takes handover from the corresponding shift Team leader to ensure continuity in smooth operations.
• Reads the log readings daily highlights deviations and keeps superiors informed while initiating any corrective action required.
• Modifies installations to minimize waste of material and provide access for future maintenance.
• Avoids unsightly hazards and complies with all local regulations and codes.
• Executes Preventive Maintenance Program according to schedules.
• Regularly inspects the entire building with particular attention on defective or deficient life safety features and to observe closely the condition of all operating equipment. Specific attention must be placed on areas of difficult access.
• Ensures effective energy conservation measures in areas of operations.
• Ensures fire, life and safety systems are operational.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or related field/or its equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Proven track record in a similar role
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with ability to be flexible
• Ability to deal efficiently with complaints exhibiting a solid customer service approach
• The ability to remain positive and focused in a fast-paced environment