Technical/Maintenance Manager at Accor

Accor has constantly reinvented, nearly 45 years, its businesses to keep pace with the world around it, with the goal of providing innovative, high-quality products to Hotel.

Present in 92 countries, with nearly 3,500 hotels and 440,000 rooms, Accor’s brands offer hotel stays tailored to the specific needs of each business and leisure customer.

Accor is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Technical/Maintenance Manager
     
Job Reference 140545
Location: Lagos
Job Category Technical - Maintenance - Security - Maintenance Technician (m/f)

Key tasks      
Objectives Of This Position:
To be responsible for the technical smooth running and maintenance of the hotel's installations
To ensure the safety of people and property, and guarantee a high standard of equipment maintenance

Professional Techniques / Production

• Makes sure that fire security installations are in good working order
• Runs regular checks on technical equipment to prevent any problems
• Implements corrective action plans
• Manages energy costs efficiently
• Prepares and tracks the action plans instigated by the Safety Commission and audit authorities
• Trains personnel on the hotel's safety regulations and procedures
• Implements and follows up the preventive maintenance programme
• Checks application of water hygiene procedures
• Advises the Hotel General Manager when specialist intervention is required        

Skills
Level of Education: Bachelor / Licence
Areas of study: Technical & Maintenance
Professional experiences: 2 years
Languages essential: English

Essential requirements
Skills / Qualifications Required

• OND/HND/BSc in Electrical Engineering or any other engineering course
• Trainings and certifications in engineering or maintenance management
• Minimum of 2 years work experience as a maintenance Manager or technician in a reputable hotel or organization
• Extensive knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems
• Ability to work well and without supervision
• Good management skills
• Ability to work over extensive time periods
• Ability to respond to guest complaints in a timely manner
• Excellent listening and communication skills

Team Management

• If necessary, organizes the work for maintenance technician(s)
• Raises staff's awareness of safety regulations and runs training courses
• Informs and listens to, consults and involves the team in the life of the hotel and network, allocating responsibility as appropriate

Management and Administration

• Follows up investment and maintenance budgets (contracts, purchasing etc.)
• Handles relations with sub-contractors optimizes energy consumption

Hygiene / Personal Safety / Environment

• Respects Accor's Legionnaires' disease directive
• Organizes and follows up safety and fire hazard training for all hotel personnel
• Keeps the hotel's safety register up-to-date
• Ensures respect of the Accor environment charter

Application Closing Date
24th December, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online