Maintenance Manager (Construction/Chief Engineer)

Location: Mala Boutique Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Maintenance Manager to lead and control all maintenance, technical, and operations of the hotel, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, guest safety, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all maintenance operations across all PPBD sites, both interior and exterior
• Develop, implement, and monitor structured preventive maintenance programs to reduce breakdowns and extend appliance lifespan.
• Respond promptly to all guest maintenance requests.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, fire systems, electrical standards, environmental guidelines, OSHA requirements, and all statutory inspections.
• Lead, train, supervise, and evaluate the maintenance team while enforcing SOPs.
• Prepare, manage, and control the maintenance budget, track expenditure, prepare repair estimates, and ensure cost efficiency.
• Control tools, equipment, and consumables through structured stock control systems and timely procurement planning.
• Source, manage, and supervise external contractors and service providers for specialized repairs and installations.
• Maintain daily maintenance logs, preventive schedules, breakdown reports, project timelines, and cost tracking via Telegram and Asana.
• Attend all HOD and management meetings, contribute to long-term asset replacement planning, infrastructure upgrades, and continuous technical improvement strategies.

Qualifications:

• Educational background in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field
• Proven experience in facilities or maintenance management roles
• Strong working knowledge of building systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing
• Experience in vendor coordination, budget control, and preventive maintenance planning
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Technologically proficient, with experience using operational and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Telegram)

-Accommodation

-Meals

-Free internet

-Medical service

As a first step in our hiring process, kindly fill out this job application form: https://hostly.typeform.com/Zanzibar