Maintenance Head

Maintenance Head

Division andbeyond

Minimum experience Mid-Senior

Company primary industry Facilities Services

Job functional area Operations

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Head to oversee and coordinate all maintenance operations, ensuring that lodge facilities, equipment, vehicles, and critical technical systems remain safe, functional, and well maintained. The successful candidate will lead and supervise mechanics and maintenance personnel, allocate daily tasks, conduct team briefings, monitor progress, and provide technical support to ensure maintenance requirements are addressed efficiently and to a high standard.

What you'll do

• Team Coordination:
• Assign and monitor tasks for mechanics and maintenance staff.
• Conduct daily briefings to discuss priorities, issues, and plans.
• Be available on the radio to assist with maintenance tasks.
• Inspections:
• Inspect lodge facilities for maintenance needs.
• Check key systems - water treatment, generators, solar system, HVAC, electrical panels.
• Repairs and Maintenance:
• Assist with and oversee urgent repairs (e.g., plumbing leaks, electrical issues).
• Ensure equipment and vehicles are in working order.
• Service Contractors:
• Coordinate, facilitate, and monitor subcontractors to ensure timely, high-quality work aligning with the lodge’s standards.
• Schedule activities, provide access to relevant areas, verify completed work, and maintain communication between subcontractors and the lodge.
• Logistics:
• Monitor fuel levels for generators and vehicles.
• Monitor gas levels in bulk tanks and portable bottles.
• Ensure tools and consumables (light bulbs, plumbing parts, etc.) are stocked.
• Record-Keeping:
• Update logs for completed work, equipment usage, and issues resolved.
• Complete all required daily dips and recordings.

Your Expertise:

• Strong technical knowledge of maintenance systems (electrical, plumbing, solar, HVAC).
• Proven ability to lead and supervise a team effectively.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in maintenance operations.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and reporting.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Personal Characteristics:

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
• Effective communicator with strong leadership abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and sustainability standards.

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent position
• Location: Kenya