Maintenance Assistant

Position: Maintenance Assistant

Reporting to: Hotel Manager

Liaises with: Front Office Manager/Housekeeping Manager/Food and Beverage

The Address Sligo is recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant who will be responsible for developing maintenance procedures and ensuring their implementation throughout the facility. To carry out inspections of the facilities and identify any problems which may arise.

To oversee all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the property and to ensure the company facilities are well-cared for and adequate to support the company’s business operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation

• Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues

• Check electrical and hydraulic systems of buildings to ensure functionality

• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities

• Allocate workload and supervise maintenance team

• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary

• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance

• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers

• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities

• Ensure health and safety policies are complied with

• Fire Safety on the premises

• Liaising with outside contractors

Requirements and skills

• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.

• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment

• Ability to keep track of and report on activity

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities

• Solid understanding of plumbing and electrical systems as well as carpentry and other crafts.

• Be well-versed in all maintenance process and health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will also have aptitude in undertaking administrative tasks such as reporting, budgeting etc.

Our expectations of you:

• Interact and communicate with guests and colleagues in a courteous, friendly and professional manner at all times.

• To be fully aware of all company policies and procedures.

• Be aware of the day’s business, both in room occupancy, special requirements and VIP needs.

• Be consistently presentable and approachable at all times.

• Be innovative – develop and implement new ideas contributing to company success.

• Protect and promote the image of The Address Collective at all times.

• Strive for excellence. Be a mentor for your team, and always lead by example.

Although mandatory, the above list of requirements is not exhaustive. Reasonable flexibility will be required within your role.