Summary
Date Posted:Wednesday, April 19 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Hotel Engineers are responsible for keeping hotels clean, safe, and in good working order. They commonly work with a team of other hotel employees to ensure that all aspects of the hotel stay clean, safe, and well-maintained at all times. Hotel Engineers may also be tasked with maintaining or repairing any equipment used by the hotel. Hotel Engineers have a wide range of responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Reviewing work orders to determine whether they are complete and accurate
2. Conducting inspections of facilities to identify potential problems in need of repair or maintenance
3. Inspecting equipment to ensure proper functioning of heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, electrical systems, etc.
4. Recommending changes to building plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations
5. Installing new fixtures, equipment, and appliances as needed
6. Maintaining inventory of building materials and supplies using computerized inventory tracking systems
7. This person will be called upon to make repairs to guest room and public spaces as necessary including but not limited to kitchen, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repairs
8. Have some knowledge of Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC
9. Perform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool-if applicable
10. To undertake plumbing, painting, decorating, carpentry and minor electrical and mechanical engineering work as necessary to maintain safe and efficient systems within the hotel
11. Perform Preventive Maintenance work orders
12. Operate and understand basic television system, plumbing systems and electrical systems through the hotel
13. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and laundry equipment systems throughout the hotel
14. Keeps systems maintained and operational by performing routine maintenance on building equipment, HVAC, wiring and lighting,
15. repairing or replacing broken or defective parts and fixtures,
16. performing preventative maintenance services on all systems and equipment, and identifying and correcting defective or damaged systems assisting with any other maintenance needs at the building as needed
17. Performing routine preventive maintenance on guest rooms and building equipment,
18. repairing or replacing broken or defective parts and fixtures, performing preventative maintenance services on systems and equipment, assisting with any other maintenance needs at the building as needed
19. Perform routine maintenance such as painting, carpet/floor cleaning, caulking

PREREQUISITES:
1. Friendly and positive attitude
2. Excellent customer service and communication skills
3. Attention to detail
4. Should have high integrity and be honest/trustworthy
5. Able to coordinate multiple-tasks and manage pressure.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
1. Proven experience as Hotel engineer/ maintenance Manager
2. Experience in planning maintenance operations
3. Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, construction, electrical and HVAC systems etc.
4. Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
5. Ability to keep track of and report on activity
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
7. Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
8. Registered with the engineering institute of Zambia

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of 7 years Proven Experience in Maintenance/Engineering management. At least 4 years must be in Management Position.
2. Experience in Hotels especially 5 star shall be an added advantage.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure

To apply for this job email your details to careers@mikahotels.com

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