Manages and organizes a maintenance team to ensure proper maintenance and repair of the entire building and hotel different areas and equipment's (front and back of the house). This is accomplished within the scope of a budget and in conformity with well-defined management norms.
Responsible for the operation of the maintenance department, overall condition and maintenance of the property, repair and up keeping of the furniture, fixtures and equipment's, installations, systems and buildings of the Hotel. Both in term of assets and respect of equipment.
Responsible for the security and safety norms of the equipment's and the buildings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, directs, controls and co-ordinates activities of all maintenance personnel engaged in maintenance and repair of the buildings and equipment's concerned (Audio Visual, M&E, Building in general and with particular attention and care to the Boilers, Air conditioning systems, electrical distribution and generators, water systems, hotel systems such as Fire, kitchen equipment's, cold stores, laundry equipment's, gas storage and distribution, , etc.).
Co-operates with the Purchasing department in locating sources for needed items, substitutes locally available for imported ones and ensure best quality and value for money.
Ensure to set up a preventive maintenance program covering all areas of the hotel.
Responsible for setting all the par stock for maintenance dept. items, monitoring delivery with store and purchasing and avoiding shortage of goods.
Responsible for the preparation of the yearly budget for the maintenance department in co- operation with General Manager
Responsible for keeping up to date concerning all Sri lankan legislation's with regard to the technical and safety aspects.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 5 years previous management experience at International standard luxury brands
Position is open to Sri Lankan Nationals only.
Overseas working experience in the same field would be an advantage.
Must be prepared to be hands-on for Heritage hotel.
Must have excellent administration and communication skills.
