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Maintenance ManagerApplication Deadline: 31 March 2024Department: EngineeringEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Italy - VeniceDescriptionThe Maintenance Manager is responsible for supporting, supervising, scheduling and motivating the hotel maintenance team while making sure the overall corrective and preventive maintenance is completed. Responsible to coordinate and manage the day to day repair and maintenance of the building engineering asset and including Fire, Life and Safety systems equipment, including activities in department budgets, capital expenditures, room’s preventative maintenance and energy conservation.The Maintenance Manager oversees the engineering operation of the hotel and reports to the General Manager on a day to day basis. S/he supervises engineering team members under his/her responsibility for high level of performance, quality of work and attendance. Prepares periodic (weekly, monthly, etc.) visits, inspections in accordance with the preventive maintenance plan, workload or priorities for approval by the Management as well as strictly monitors and follow-ups on Fire, Life and Security Brand Standards.Key ResponsibilitiesFor employees under him, completes, evaluates and follows-up on employee performance reviews TTTT and six month’s progress reports on a timely basis. Maintains all hotel building and equipment in a good and neat condition. Ensures that effective and concise preventative maintenance schedules are followed. Efficiently communicates overall repair and maintenance status to the General Manager on a weekly basis. Maintains all the fire-life-safety equipment in first class order.Ensures that the fire-life-safety first response team has a complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.Establishes good working relationships with suppliers whom will furnish reliable 24-hour emergency service.Compiles a monthly consumption report on heat, light and power to include electricity, gas, steam and water and submits to the .Ensures all engineering team members under the direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering / Director of Engineering are exposed to hotel internal and external training on an on-going basis Ensures regular training is given to the engineering team members under his direct supervision.Ensures effective inter-departmental communication and good relations between the engineering team members and members of fellow departments within the hotel.Prepares and follow through on any projects as outlined by Director of Engineering and /or Assistant Director of Engineering. Ensures all public areas are patrolled daily and all lighting is in good order. Ensures all engineering team members are permanently well groomed and in uniform.Together with the team ensures supervision, development and maintenance of energy conservation program allowing the hotel to meet its annual budget target.Prepares purchase requisitions and submits to the Purchasing Manager.Supervises maintenance operations whilst ensuring compliance with all engineering policies, procedures, standards and satisfaction of guests’ needs.Regularly inspects all building areas and take any necessary corrective or preventive actions.Implements guestrooms and guest corridors corrective and preventive maintenance.Coordinates, reviews and ensures compliance of M&E agreements.Participates in the planning and set up for hotel special functions and festive seasons and organize the necessary actions.Conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Kempinski Hotels and encourage staff to do the same.Maintains a good working relationship with other employees, providing instruction and encouragement as needed.Ensures a clean, neat and organized workshop area.Performs to any other tasks or projects as assigned by Director of Engineering and /or Assistant Director of Engineering.Be on call (alternatively with any other engineering members) after normal working hours and coordinate tradespersons after hours if needed.Attends meetings and training sessions as required.Accomplishes a set of administrative duties such as leading and attending meeting, writing reports and memos and other specific duties related to the job function.Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.Job RequirementsEligible for a working permit in ItalyBA/BSc in Hospitality Management or related field, preferably from hotel school or MBA, or Business Schools or Professional School in Scientific or Engineering StudiesGood knowledge of English and Italian languageAt least 2 years’ experience in Luxury or Upscale Hotels in same roleAbout KempinskiFounded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect. About San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice is a five-star luxury urban resort located on a private island, just ten minutes from Piazza San Marco via complimentary boat. Member of the Leading Hotels of the World, immersed in a centuries-old park, with the San Clemente Church realized in the year 1200, top-notch event spaces, award-winning dining, a modern spa, an outdoor swimming pool, sports facilities, three restaurants, three bars and a conference centre, unforgettable experiences await our Guests in the number #1 Hotel in Venice and #20 in the world as awarded this year by Condé Nast Traveler. True to the values of the Kempinski and the San Clemente Palace family, in which our company is rooted, we are committed each day to protecting the planet, the territory and first and foremost people, with concrete gestures, even small ones, to be put into practice daily.
