Maintenance Manager | Full-Time

voco Melbourne Central | IHG Hotels & Resorts

Keep things running. Make things better. Do it the voco way.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Manager to join the team at voco Melbourne Central.

Behind every great hotel experience is a team making sure everything works exactly as it should. From guest rooms to plant rooms, lighting to air-conditioning, and the little things guests never notice — you’ll be the person helping keep it all running smoothly.

We’re after someone who knows their stuff, enjoys solving problems and can lead a team while keeping a cool head when things don’t go to plan.

What you'll get up to

As our Maintenance Manager, you’ll take ownership of the hotel’s engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring our property is safe, functional, well maintained and looking its best.

You’ll:

Lead and coordinate the day-to-day maintenance and engineering operations of the hotel

Manage and support the maintenance team, creating a positive and collaborative working environment

Plan and oversee preventative and reactive maintenance across the property

Ensure hotel plant, equipment, facilities and building services are operating safely and efficiently

Respond quickly and effectively to maintenance issues and guest-related requests - Repair and replace damaged or worn parts, Perform carpentry, painting, and other general maintenance tasks

Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with equipment and systems

Install and repair plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems

Respond to emergency maintenance requests as needed

Ensure that all work is completed safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Manage contractors and external service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to standard

Coordinate regular inspections, servicing and statutory compliance requirements

Maintain accurate maintenance records, schedules and documentation

Assist with budgeting, purchasing and management of maintenance costs

Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, sustainability and operational performance

Work closely with Hotel Operations and department leaders to minimise disruption to guests and the business

Ensure compliance with all relevant WHS, fire safety, building, environmental and regulatory requirements

Be hands-on when required — sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to get stuck in

What we're looking for

You’re a natural problem solver who enjoys making things work — and keeping them working.

You’ll ideally have:

Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager, Chief Engineer, Engineering Manager or similar hotel/property maintenance role

Experience leading and developing a maintenance or engineering team

Strong knowledge of hotel building services, plant and equipment

Experience managing contractors, preventative maintenance programs and compliance requirements

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to troubleshoot effectively

Strong understanding of WHS and relevant Australian regulations

A genuine commitment to creating a safe and well-maintained environment for guests and colleagues

Relevant trade, engineering or technical qualifications will be highly regarded

Full Australian working rights

Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and public holidays when required

Why voco?

At voco Melbourne Central, we like to do things a little differently.

We’re part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, but voco has its own personality — playful, unconventional and refreshingly human.

We want our people to bring their own personality to work, have a laugh, challenge the usual way of doing things and create experiences people remember.

You’ll be joining a team where your ideas are welcome, your expertise is valued and no two days are quite the same.

Ready to make your mark?

If you’re a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems and keeping a hotel running at its best, we’d love to hear from you.