Assistant Manager - Maintenance and Grounds

Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a beautiful 75 room property located on the platinum coast of beautiful Barbados, which focuses on the growth and development of staff by offering learning opportunities to gain valuable experience in the business.  You will be eligible for a number of employee benefits including 50% discounts on use of restaurants, ability to stay at the hotels in the Accor Group at discounted rates, medical, pension etc.

• Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical and building systems.
• Ensure that all daily operations are executed by the team in a high quality and timely fashion.
• Considerable knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems with the ability to analyze their design and performance. Considerable knowledge of construction and building systems.
• Knowledge of landscaping
• Ability to analyze trends in utility consumption report and predict energy forecast and to set up energy conservation programs.
• Ability to write and communicate job functions to engineering staff.
• Be a participating member in our committees, focusing on sustainability such as Planet21 and become fully familiar with the hotel’s sustainability and technical platform.
• Ability to perform duties in confined space and in awkward positions.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and to effectively deal with internal and external customers.
• Assist with disciplining, counseling and training Engineering staff.
• Communicates effectively with government officials to ensure proper maintenance of permits and license, coordinating inspections with the appropriate departments.
• Acts as a liaison between hotel and vendors to review latest in hotel technology and products. 
• Complete payroll in a timely fashion
• Assist with the departmental recruitment process and make recommendations for hire.
• Drive the implementation and effective use of the inventory management system.
• Work closely with all departments in order to ensure that all requirements are executed in a timely fashion and lead to internal and external guest satisfaction.
• Assist with departmental accruals, forecasting and budgeting.
• Attends Engineering conventions to educate self in latest products to be used in the hotel to increase guest satisfaction, enhance safety and reduce costs.
• Manage projects involving electrical, mechanical and general construction, repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment, operation of plant utilities.
• Ensure that quality control checks have been completed and approved prior to sign off on any project.
• Knowledgeable of health and safety procedures and requirements.
• Perform other related duties as requested by management.

• Bachelor's Degree Facilities Management or
• Bachelor's Degree or Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 

• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Service focused personality is essential
• Physically active and can push, pull, carry items up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to effectively handle competing demands via prioritising.
• Excellent organization skills along with effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Exceptional relationship building skills
• At least three years' experience would be an asset
• Must be legally able to work in Barbados