Maintenance Manager (5-Star Luxury Hotel)

About this role

A Maintenance Manager is needed to oversee the engineering team for a 5-star luxury hotel in Abuja. The role focuses on managing day-to-day maintenance, preventive programmes, safety compliance, and capital projects to ensure high luxury standards with minimal guest disruption. The position covers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and guest room facilities, along with managing budgets and external contractors. It also involves leading and mentoring the engineering staff to sustain 5-star service levels. The employer is Tivana Workforce, a workforce solutions company recruiting for a 5-star hotel client.

What you would do

• Oversee daily maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and guest room facilities.
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programmes for guest rooms, public spaces and equipment.
• Manage departmental expenses, utility consumption, and agreements with external contractors (fire safety, elevators, pools).
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, fire and life safety regulations, and OSHA standards.
• Train, schedule and mentor engineering staff to maintain 5-star service levels.

What they are asking for

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant trade certifications preferred.
• 5 to 10 years in facilities or maintenance management, ideally in a 5-star luxury hotel or upscale property.
• Hands-on knowledge of chillers, boilers and emergency power systems.
• Strong leadership, discreet problem-solving in luxury environments, and excellent communication skills.

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