Task Force Maintenance Manager-Task force needed asap-flight , perdiem, housing, 30 days
Position Summary
The Task Force Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of hotel maintenance operations, property renovations, preventive maintenance programs, and engineering functions. This hands-on leadership role requires extensive experience with hotel facilities, cooling towers, water-sourced heat pump systems, HVAC operations, and guest room renovation projects.
The Maintenance Manager will supervise a team of four maintenance technicians while ensuring the property remains in excellent operating condition, safe for guests and staff, and compliant with all applicable standards.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Maintenance Operations
- Manage the daily operation of all hotel maintenance and engineering functions.
- Monitor and maintain cooling tower systems on a daily basis, ensuring proper operation, water treatment, performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain and troubleshoot water-sourced heat pump systems throughout the property.
- Oversee all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
- Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies to minimize guest disruption.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, and equipment logs.
Preventive Maintenance Program
- Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
- Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities.
- Ensure every guest room receives scheduled preventive maintenance and deep cleaning.
- Coordinate room maintenance projects floor by floor to maximize efficiency and room availability.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce operating costs.
Hotel Renovations
- Manage hotel guest room renovation projects from start to finish.
- Oversee room-turn processes, including demolition, repairs, installation, finishing work, inspections, and final turnover.
- Ensure renovation quality meets brand standards and guest expectations.
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Directly supervise a team of four maintenance technicians.
- Schedule work assignments and prioritize maintenance requests.
- Provide hands-on leadership, training, coaching, and technical support.
- Maintain team motivation, accountability, organization, and attention to detail.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment focused on safety and excellence.
- Conduct performance evaluations and identify opportunities for employee development.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Maintain proper safety procedures for all engineering and maintenance activities.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and corrective actions.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals associated with cooling tower operations and water treatment programs.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of hotel maintenance management experience.
- Proven experience managing hotel renovation and guest room refurbishment projects.
- Extensive knowledge of cooling tower operations, maintenance, monitoring, and water treatment programs.
- Strong understanding of water-sourced heat pump systems and HVAC operations.
- Experience with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
- Demonstrated leadership experience supervising maintenance teams.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergency situations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical certification in HVAC, Engineering, or a related field.
- Cooling tower certification or water treatment experience.
- Hotel brand experience with full-service, select-service, or extended-stay properties.
- OSHA and workplace safety training certifications.
Key Competencies
- Hands-on leadership
- Technical expertise in HVAC and cooling towers
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Renovation project management
- Team development and motivation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Budget and cost control
- Guest service focus
- Safety and compliance management
Reports To: General Manager
Direct Reports: Four (4) Maintenance Technicians
This description emphasizes the specialized cooling tower and water-sourced heat pump expertise while highlighting the hands-on renovation and team leadership experience needed for a hotel Task Force Maintenance Manager role.