Nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa sits quiet and unassuming, surrounded by magnificent mountain vistas. Ease into pure luxury and be treated to elegant finishes and careful attention to detail.
Dream Hotels & Resorts live by its 8 core values. Our team is dedicated to being reliable and accountable, fostering empathy to understand others' feelings and collaboratively find solutions, and prioritizing sustainability in environmental, financial, and social aspects. Rooted in humanity, trust, dynamism, excellence, and joy, we celebrate diversity, prioritize integrity, embrace creativity, pursue quality, and foster a joyful work environment to connect people with our surroundings and each other. These play a part in our day-to-day decision making & operational requirements.
Job Overview
To assist the Maintenance Lead in planning, coordinating, and supervising all maintenance activities to ensure effective operations of facilities, equipment and infrastructure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Maintenance Operations
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Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
Monitor equipment, machinery, and facility performance.
Ensure maintenance work is completed efficiently and on time.
Support strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce breakdowns.
Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance requirements.
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Team Leadership
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Provide day-to-day guidance and support to maintenance technicians and contractors.
Coordinate work assignments and monitor completion.
Promote teamwork and accountability.
Assist with staff training, coaching, and development.
Act as a point of contact in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.
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Health and Safety Compliance
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Ensuring all required documentation has been acquired according to Department of labour and employment
Ensure all documentation is uploaded and up to date according to GRIPP standards and be present when audits take place
Do quarterly audits
Ensure H&S meetings are conducted once a quarter, minutes, and action plans to be filled
Ensure appointment letters are updated
All H&S training to be arranged annually with training records by reputable company
Obtain a score of 89% or above
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Environmental Resource Optimization Champion- ERO
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Work alongside the co-champion to complete monthly reviews
Complete daily tracker of electricity and water
Ensure monthly meetings takes place with minutes and is according to ERO template
Attend ERO cluster meetings
Update all policies annually
Comment on monthly reports
Submit electricity account to ERO for verification purposes
Implement cost saving initiatives alongside the co-champion
Update goals annually
Update all documentation on ERO online
Do monthly ERO assessments and obtain a SEMP score of 3.6 score or above
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Equipment & Asset Management
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Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment histories.
Monitor spare parts inventory and stock levels.
Ensure maintenance tools and equipment are properly maintained.
Support asset management and lifecycle planning initiatives.
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Budget & Cost Control
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Assist with monitoring maintenance expenses and budgets.
Obtain quotations and liaise with suppliers and contractors.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.
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Projects & Continuous Improvement
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Support equipment installations and facility improvement projects.
Coordinate contractors and service providers.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
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Administration & Reporting
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Maintain maintenance schedules and documentation.
Prepare maintenance reports and performance indicators.
Assist with developing and updating SOPs.
Communicate maintenance issues and recommendations to management.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Martic qualification
- Minimum 3-5 years maintenance experience
- Experience coordinating maintenance activities and leading teams
- Hands on experience with plumbing and electrical
- Work under pressure
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
- Time Management — Managing one's own time
Working Conditions
- Weekend, Sunday and public holiday shifts
- Physical strength and flexibility