Maintenance Manager

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Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the hotel’s maintenance planning, safety and operational integrity, oversee preventative maintenance, manage contractors and compliance, and partner with hotel leaders to keep facilities guest ready. The role requires strong leadership in hotel facilities, building services knowledge, contractor management, fire safety and WHS compliance, plus budgeting and continuous improvement with a hands-on, proactive approach. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight hotel engineering leadership, measurable maintenance outcomes, and successful contractor oversight; demonstrate safety and regulatory credentials and show how you have built positive relationships across departments. Research the property and Accor values including the Heartist philosophy and craft a targeted cover letter.

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

As our Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for the overall maintenance, presentation, safety and operational integrity of the hotel. You'll lead maintenance planning and preventative maintenance programs, manage contractors, oversee compliance requirements, and work closely with leaders across the hotel to ensure our facilities remain safe, functional and guest-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and engineering operations across the hotels to ensure a safe, compliant and well-presented environment for guests and team members.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs, repairs, asset upkeep and building services to maintain operational excellence.
• Manage external contractors and service providers, overseeing contractor engagement, performance and compliance, ensuring all works are completed safely, on time and to the required standard.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety, WHS, statutory maintenance and regulatory requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, expenditure and maintenance projects while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop the maintenance team, fostering a positive culture and high performance.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with great leadership and communication skills.

You'll ideally bring:

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager, Chief Engineer or similar leadership role
• Experience within hotels, hospitality, facilities management or a comparable environment
• Strong knowledge of building services, plant and equipment maintenance
• Experience managing contractors and compliance obligations
• Understanding of fire safety systems and statutory maintenance requirements
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• The ability to build positive relationships across all departments

Additional Information

At Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill, you'll be joining a team that genuinely cares about its people, guests and community.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• Opportunities for career growth and development within Accor
• Access to industry-leading learning and development programs
• Employee discounts on accommodation, dining and lifestyle benefits
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our hotel and team culture