AddressAt Crowne Plaza, we celebrate hybrid living. Whether traveling for business, leisure or a blend of both, we connect our guests to the people, places and possibilities to make their stay remarkable.
Opening in the second half of 2024 and featuring 155-rooms, three meeting spaces, a fitness centre and a bar and restaurant, Crowne Plaza Adelaide, Mawson Lakes, will be a highly sought-after destination for business and leisure travellers alike.
Our guests' safety and comfort always comes first. Which is why Crowne Plaza Adelaide, Mawson Lakes is seeking out a master multi-tasker with the repair skills needed to keep our brand-new hotel looking and feeling its absolute best. Our Maintenance Manager (pre-opening) will lead and coach a small but talented engineering team to stay one step ahead of our everyday maintenance needs.
A little taste of your day-to-day
- Every day is different, but as part of the pre-opening team, you will play a key role in ensuring this new hotel is ready to welcome its first guests, including:
- Conduct appropriate facilities inspection, including guest rooms, public areas, back of house etc. To identify any defects in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, FF&E and coordinate with contractors and vendors on any repairs or installation prior to opening.
- Oversee procurement of hotel equipment and machinery and ensure all equipment is installed and in working order prior to opening.
- Ensure the hotel meets all safety and regulatory requirements including compliance with budling codes, fire safety regulations, and health standards.
- Recruitment of key maintenance team and coordinating onboarding and training to ensure the team is set up for success from day one and beyond.
- Maintaining and ordering parts and supplies whilst minimising waste and meeting our green initiatives.
- Work with the hotel finance partner to develop budgets and forecasts for the maintenance department.
- Liaise with contractors and vendors and maintain good working relationships for ongoing success.
- Create a preventative maintenance programme that creates a safe, secure and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy.
- Managing daily maintenance needs to ensure the right team is always on the right task.
- Creating a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy.
- Be flexible to react to ad-hoc duties where we have to unexpectedly pull together to get a task completed.
What we need from you
- Advanced vocational training plus two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Professional certification and licence if required by law
- Hotel experience preferred
- A demonstrated capability of collaborating with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and passionate about developing your team.
- Strategic thinking, the ability to explore new ways of working and have an open mind around how we can drive the Hotel forward.
- Must be fluent in English and other languages preferred.
- Full working rights in Australia without restrictions.
What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including a impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
