Job type: Full-time
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Join us deep in the heart of the world’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, where the Big Five – the lion, the leopard, the buffalo, the elephant and the rhinoceros – run free on the endless, untamed landscape. Perched on a series of elevated platforms and walkways, our Lodge sits next to an animal watering hole, where you can watch a family of elephants stop for their morning drink. Nestled in the heart of Central Serengeti amid wide-open plains, our Lodge is just a 45-minute drive from the Seronera Airstrip, accessible by connecting flights from three main airports within Tanzania. This beautiful lodge opened under the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts family in December 2012, and has 77 rooms including 12 suites and 5 villas, 3 stunning Food and Beverage venues, our unique Discovery Centre offering an interactive experience where you can learn about the wildlife, history and people of the Serengeti, Kijana Kids Club, a spa with 6 free-standing treatment pavilions offering bespoke rituals and treatments that celebrate Africa’s magic and mystique, fitness center and a dedicated team bringing your magical wildlife safaris experiences to life.
BASIC PURPOSE:
Engineering Manager is in charge of all aspects of Lodge and building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, steam, gas, fire & safety, HVAC refrigeration, interior, paint and decorating, carpentry, water treatment (RO, STP), Vehicles, Elevators. Respond to inquiries and problems in an efficient, courteous and professional manner to achieve maximum guest / employee satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, counseling and evaluation of performance, and planning the activities of maintenance employees, supervisors and assistant managers including making spot checks on a daily basis to ensure work is being carried out in time and in compliance with standards.
- Ensure proper execution of work order/request system and that items are followed up on when necessary.
- Prepare requisitions for purchase and work orders and liaise effectively with the Director of Purchasing.Implement preventive maintenance schedules, policies and rules to ensure an efficient department.
- Oversee Lodge PRP for Rooms, Public Areas and Employee Areas. Ensure that meter readings are taken daily on electrical and water consumption; review information to evaluate consumption and any unnecessary wastage.
- Maintain logs on movement of stock items and tools and monitor distribution of items.
- Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in Employee handbook.
- Thorough knowledge of the Engineering Budget / Forecasts to ensure POs are timed accordingly and works are completed on time in line with budgeted finances.
- Assist with maintenance of all firefighting equipment in first class order and ensure that emergency procedures are understood and practiced by hotel staff.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Actively support the Green & Safety Committees at The Lodge.
- Assist to oversee the Safety & Loss Prevention Department in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
- Support the energy conservation program allowing the Lodge to meet its annual budget targets.
- Maintain close working relations with hotel contractors who furnish reliable 24-hour emergency service. This includes TANAPA along with technicians for Generators / Water Treatment Plants and Elevators / Fire Panel Systems and CCTV.
- Ensure you are fully familiar with the new Four Seasons Health & Safety program Lead with Care and attend all the mandatory training.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Position: Engineering Manager Reports to Director of Engineering
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Education: Degree in Mechanics or equivalent experience
- Trade school in mechanics, refrigeration etc.
Experience:
- Five years of employment in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization.
- Skills and Abilities: Requires a working technical knowledge of general building maintenance.
- Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-Job or through a series of professional certifications. Must possess a current license as an Operating Engineer.
- Requires knowledge of the ability to operate computer equipment.
- Requires knowledge of blueprints, wiring diagrams and hydraulics.
- Ability to read and speak and write English
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
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