Maintenance Manager

Tailor Your Resume for this Job

We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Maintenance Manager to join our growing team here at Kilkea Castle

Do you want to join a certified Great Place to work? With over 90% of our Team saying they’re proud to work at Kilkea Castle Hotel, we pride ourselves on being an employer of choice!

Kilkea Castle Hotel is a 140 bedroom resort set on 180 acres of landscape, gardens and ancient woodland. This family-owned and managed estate offers a tranquil spa, a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and a world-class culinary experience. We are Great Place To Work 2024 certified and Georgina Campbell’s Four Star Hotel of the Year 2024.

Our team members are the heart of our hotel and the core of our success, and we believe that by creating a positive and supportive environment, we can deliver outstanding service to our guests.

Our mission is to provide exceptional guest experiences through excellent service, integrity while ensuring that every guest feels valued, safe, and at home.

Job Title:

Maintenance Manager

Reporting to:

General Manager

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing the maintenance and upkeep of the physical hotel asset, equipment therein and external grounds. The Maintenance Manager, with the General Manager, will play a role in ensuring these responsibilities are delivered on. The work will broadly involve dealing with upkeep and general repairs including matters potentially relating to plumbing, electrical, joinery, tiling, decorating, grounds and heavy cleaning etc. Also To co-ordinate the work of the maintenance team, arrange for estimates, quotations and manage contractors on site.

Key Responsibilities

• To co-ordinate the work of the Maintenance team, arrange for estimates and quotations and manage contractors on site.
• To co-ordinate day to day activities within the department.
• To place orders as appropriate following the company purchasing policy and confirm delivery
• To contribute fully to the staff appraisal, development and training process
• Prioritise and complete day to day repair tasks as reported on the Hotel system
• Complete any standard daily, weekly or monthly checks as required.
• Work on any larger project items on a planned basis and as directed by the General Manager.
• Work on any preventative maintenance programmes at the hotel (when the budget permits) and as directed by the General Manager
• Liaise with and facilitate the work of any external contractors that may be undertaking work at the hotel during your shift
• Ensure adherence to all relevant Health & Safety legislation with respect to any work that is being undertaken
• Be flexible in your approach to working hours and rosters. You may be required to be on call and work during evenings and weekends depending on the demands of the business
• Deal with any guest queries in a polite and friendly manner
• To participate in all Health & Safety training schedules for you and your team.
• To fulfil your obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1989 and ensure reasonable care is taken for health and safety of yourself and other employees.

Skills/Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role in a 3 or 4 star hotel preferred.
• Experience managing a team.
• Working knowledge of HotSoft or similar hotel software an advantage.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in relation to all aspects of business and ability to maintain a budget.
• Ability to prioritise and organise work assignments, delegate and check work.
• Ability to ascertain departmental training needs and provide such training.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible/available to work a variety of shifts to include late night, early morning and weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Discounts across entire resort
• Competitive hourly rate
• Meals while on duty
• Employee recognition
• Bike to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and PRSA scheme
• Continuous training and development
• Uniform provided*
• Gratuities*

Kilkea Castle is an equal opportunities employer

*to relevant positions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MM0001
Expected start date: 08/01/2025