Maintenance Engineer / Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

Travellers Beach Hotel and Club located in Mombasa seek to recruit highly motivated individuals to fill the position below

Title: Maintenance Engineer / Manager

Reports To: General Manager

Summary of Position:

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible primarily for general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, meeting rooms, restaurant and common areas.


Guest rooms and public area entry-level preventative maintenance are included.

The Maintenance Engineer will also perform some repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and laundry equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, hotel property, restaurant and grounds.
  • Responds to engineering and maintenance concerns.
  • Performs and/or monitors maintenance and preventative maintenance projects.
  • Responds to all building related safety concerns.
  • Maintains departmental compliance with hotel maintenance procedures.
  • Supports hotel departmental maintenance programs and executes daily, weekly and monthly checklists.
  • Assists in the supervision of temporary maintenance associates.
  • Assist management in specifying proper supplies and equipment for operations.
  • Deals with guest related concerns.
  • Maintain the guest rooms, public space, and back of the hotel areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and tiling to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.
  • Must possess knowledgeable of basic hand/power tool operation.
  • Clean and maintain pool and spa area.

Qualifications:
  • A College Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Previous construction or hotel maintenance department supervisory or management experience
  • At least 2 Years experience in a similar capacity.
  • Should have basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry concepts.
  • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
  • Must be available to respond to emergencies when not physically at the job site.
  • Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with management, co-workers and Customers.
  • Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Honesty and Integrity


Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV’S to hr@travellershtl.com, indicating the job title applied for by 15th August, 2013