Rydges Auckland

Engineering & Facilities Management | Listed 27 April

Rydges Auckland - Maintenance Manager

Location
- AucklandWork type
- Full timeBrand
- Rydges- About the business- Australian & New Zealand owned and operated for more than 30 years, Rydges operates quality city, suburban, and resort-style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. Rydges provides genuine local hospitality with quality essentials alongside its trademark ‘too easy’ service.- About the role- Rydges Auckland mixes elements of London sophistication, Sydney cool, New York style, combined with the warmth of world class Kiwi hospitality.- We currently have a rare opportunity for an experienced professional to lead our Hotel Maintenance Department reporting to the General Manager to deliver the high standards Rydges Hotel Auckland is known for.- YOUR RESPONSIBILITES- To co-ordinate an effective maintenance service to all departments.
- Ensure the building and surrounds, plant, machinery and equipment is maintained and operates at the most efficient and productive method possible.
- Control expenditure according to the budget.
- Ensure all legal requirements and regulations are met relating to those areas outlined in this job description.
- Financial_
- Prepare annual engineering budget, broken down into these sections:

- salaries and wages
- contract maintenance
- property maintenance
- electricity / water consumption / sundry / fuel oil / gas
- Financial statistics / results relating to the maintenance operations, ie, water / electricity / gas / bulbs etc are measured with a view to reducing any wastage.
- Purchase equipment and select contractors which meet quality standards and comply with budget guidelines following approval
- Prepare monthly and annual reports on expenditure of capital, repairs and maintenance budgets.
- Tariff rates should be reviewed annually to monitor for variations in rates / measurement methods by the utility supplier.
- Check and approve all accounts relative to repair / maintenance expenditure.
- Customer_
- Maintenance of guest rooms, furnishings, fixtures, equipment and air conditioning.
- Provide a fast and efficient service for departmental maintenance requests.
- Co-ordinate special projects with a view to minimising customer inconvenience.
- Attend meetings relative to service issues and address issues with a view to service improvement and long term resolution.
- Personnel & Training_
- To utilise maintenance personnel effectively in relation to training and career development.
- To develop and implement relevant training for trouble-shooting procedures for both maintenance and hotel duty personnel.
- Through participation, departmentally and interdepartmentally drive our service program to improve processes / profitability and employee relationships.
- Attend daily briefings / departmental committee meetings and disseminate information to department.
- Corporate Image_
- Letters, reports and memorandum are drafted to respond appropriately to hotel standards.
- Explore and implement, where appropriate, environment and energy conservation practices.
- Corporate Assets_
- Maintenance program documented and operative.
- Electricity - panels and circuit breakers property labelled hydraulic - panels and valves marked and tagged.
- Liaise with and supervise all work carried out by contractors.
- Workshop kept clean and tidy.
- Any other duties as required by General Manager (be prepared, he is full of crazy ideas)
- Products and Services_
- Regulatory compliance eg. fire code, elevator certification, water treatment, trash removal, fire control equipment etc.
- Security and controls with regard to keys, lock maintenance, tools are maintained and improved where possible.
- All emergency procedures in cases of fire, evacuation are in place and relevant staff trained accordingly.
- Maintain stocks of high risk spares to minimise down-time of equipment.
- Authorities_
- Purchase order need to be approved by General Manager prior to purchase.
- Three quotes need to accompany purchase order however in exceptional circumstance General Manager may overrule need for quotes. Please refer to Hotel Purchasing Policy.
- Character_
- Hotel experience will be looked upon favourably as will a bit of quirk, creativity and playfulness
- Benefits & perks- Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels - Rydges, QT, Atura, JUCY Snooze and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
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