Facilities Manager

**Facilities Manager**

Exquisite 5* Hotel Morningside Gauteng

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the security, maintenance and services of work facilities to ensure that he meets the needs of the organization and its employees.

Good Facilities Managers are very perceptive of their surroundings and can identify the aspects of a company’s facilities that need immediate attention, and which should be serviced soon.

He listens to the needs of the hotel guests and complete his work with comfort and convenience in mind.

A successful Facilities Manager has a strong sense of urgency and doesn’t put off tasks, instead taking the initiative to resolve them as quickly as possible.

They are excellent at delegating tasks to others and scheduling multiple types of services according to the business’ operations budget.

**Responsibilities**

Responsibilities can include:

- Maintain ongoing communication with contractors, clients, and team as well as overseeing and agreeing contracts and providers for services in collaboration with the Resident and Financial Managers.
- Supervising of maintenance and grounds staff.
- Ensure that the facility is fully operational with all utilities functioning properly, such as generators, gas, water and heating, are well-maintained.
- Have knowledge of relevant systems such as cameras, electronics systems (DSTV, Saflock etc.), PABX, Fire evacuation amongst others
- Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Allocating and managing space between buildings.
- Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.
- Advising the company on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Schedule and supervise maintenance repair work and assist with checking installation and servicing building equipment.
- Making recommendations for improvements to the product and service delivery in all Maintenance areas.
- Developing a preventative action plan for Maintenance.
- Maintain stock levels and parts within budget.
- Delegating gardening, cleaning and maintenance tasks to team members.
- Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, guest rooms, public areas, Spa, conference rooms, parking lots and outdoor recreation spaces.
- Performing routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed.
- Scheduling routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors.
- Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders.
- Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff and making written recommendations.
- Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions
- Collaborating with senior management on budgeting for facilities’ needs.

**Key skills for facilities managers**
- Communication and influencing skills, in person and in writing
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Decision-making
- The ability to lead and manage teams and projects
- Teamworking
- Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
- Commercial awareness
- Customer service
- Organisation, time management, prioritising and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload

**Facilities Manager experience requirements**
- Previous leadership experience in a 5* Boutique Hotel environment is essential.

**Salary R 23 000 Live in and benefits**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Morningside, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- 5* Hotel: 5 years (preferred)
- computer - MS Office: 3 years (preferred)
- 5* Hotel Facilities Management: 5 years (preferred)
- Leadership in Hotels: 4 years (preferred)