Assistant Maintenance Manager

Assistant Maintenance Manager

La Barbarie Hotel by Eight Continents

Full time Ref: 20261879 Opened: 09/11/2026 Closes: 09/12/2026

Overview

The Assistant Maintenance Manager is responsible for supporting the smooth, safe, and efficient operation and upkeep of the hotel's facilities, equipment, and engineering systems, under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and General Manager.

Role Purpose

To support the maintenance and repair of all areas of the hotel, ensuring compliance with company standards, hotel policies, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements at all times.

Main Accountabilities

Maintenance Operations

• Assist with regular inspections of hotel equipment, systems, facilities, guest areas, and back-of-house areas to identify maintenance requirements.
• Support preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and other engineering systems in accordance with established schedules.
• Carry out basic repairs, replacements, adjustments, and troubleshooting within the scope of training and authorization.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from hotel departments and assist in resolving routine maintenance issues.
• Support the maintenance team during operational emergencies, including power failures, water leaks, equipment malfunctions, and other urgent situations.
• Report faults, hazards, unusual equipment conditions, and maintenance requirements promptly to the Maintenance Manager.

Record Keeping and Inventory

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Assist with monitoring stock levels of maintenance materials, spare parts, tools, and supplies, reporting replenishment requirements when necessary.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Follow all health and safety procedures, safe working practices, and instructions relating to tools, equipment, electrical systems, chemicals, working at height, and other maintenance activities.
• Support compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, fire and life safety checks, and other required engineering or safety initiatives.

Teamwork and Service Delivery

• Collaborate with other hotel departments to resolve maintenance issues and support guest satisfaction.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with planned maintenance works, repairs, refurbishment projects, and contractor supervision.
• Respond professionally and courteously to maintenance-related requests from guests and colleagues, escalating issues when required.

Equipment and Property Maintenance

• Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of:
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Laundry equipment
  • Guest room fixtures and fittings
  • Pumps and plant equipment
  • Plumbing installations
  • Electrical systems
  • Other hotel assets and infrastructure
• Maintain workshops, plant rooms, tools, and equipment in a clean, organised, and safe condition.

Sustainability and Efficiency

• Support energy and water conservation initiatives.
• Identify and report opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary utility consumption.
• Assist in monitoring building services and building management systems (BMS) where applicable.

Other Duties

• Carry out any other reasonable maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager, General Manager, or Property Leadership Team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant technical qualification, vocational training, apprenticeship, diploma, or equivalent practical experience in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC/Refrigeration
  • Building Maintenance
  • Related engineering or technical trades

Desirable

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Previous experience within hotel maintenance, facilities management, engineering, property maintenance, or a similar environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and general building maintenance systems.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, maintenance equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Good troubleshooting and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow maintenance schedules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and safety instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify maintenance defects and potential hazards.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and coordination skills.
• Professional and customer-focused approach when interacting with guests and colleagues.
• Ability to remain calm and responsive during maintenance emergencies.
• Willingness to learn new systems, technologies, equipment, and maintenance practices.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, public holidays, and participate in on-call duties when required.
• Commitment to workplace safety, environmental responsibility, and protection of company assets.
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural hospitality environment.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and emergency call-outs as required by the property.
• Ability to work in plant rooms, service corridors, guest areas, rooftops, and other operational environments.
• Capability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to safely handle tools, equipment, and moderate loads in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.
• Compliance with all applicable local health and safety, environmental, employment, and technical regulations.