Maintenance Supervisor

Job title: Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: The General Manager

Job Role/Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor will oversees the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department. Evaluates systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed. Assesses building systems to plan work assignments and project schedules. Develops maintenance procedures and schedules. You will manage maintenance personnel and plan various renovation and repair projects. In this role, you should be organized and proactive. Familiarity with electrical, plumbing, building, carpentry and HVAC systems is essential.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Generator periodic servicing and repairs.

Periodic repair and servicing of air conditioners, cold rooms, Fridges, wardrobe maintenance, changing of copper mixers, geyser and drainage maintenance, septic tank maintenance.

Inspecting sites regularly to identify problems / defects and instituting necessary maintenance

Preparing weekly / monthly maintenance schedules and allocating work as per forecasted workloads to all workers under the department

Inspecting all repairs and ensuring that quality work is completed on time

Maintaining all inventory and equipment, and ensuring proper storage

Performing a variety of maintenance activities as needed

Developing and maintaining a planning and scheduling routine and preventive maintenance of equipment, prioritizing and estimating work and technical assistance when developing job plans

Managing, motivating, developing and providing direct leadership to maintenance staff

Inspect hotel regularly to ensure it meets safety standards

Arrange for routine maintenance in hotel rooms, lobbies and facilities (e.g. kitchens, tennis courts)

Organize repair projects in a manner that does not disturb guests

Plan and oversee renovations and constructions

Act fast to resolve emergency issues (e.g. water and power outages)

Find ways to reduce hotel operating costs and conserve energy

Manage relationships with contractors and service providers

Maintain budgets, expenses and activity logs

Requirements and skills

Must have a diploma or better in electrical engineering and a diploma or better in HVAC

Proven experience as a Hotel Maintenance Supervisor

In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations

Must be familiar with plumbing, electrical, sewer and HVAC systems; hotel industry experience is a plus

Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Valid Certified Professional Maintenance

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send soft copy application letters and updated curriculum vitae to or hard copy applications to Mika Hotel Limited in Kabulonga – Lusaka. Indicate in the subject of your email the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processes.