Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Industry Sector: Hospitality / Luxury Tourism
Remuneration Package: Kshs. 50,000
Employment Nature: Full-time
Location: Mara River
Primary Focus
We are seeking a highly capable Maintenance Supervisor to manage the physical infrastructure and operational assets of our premier hospitality facility along the Mara River. Your objective is to ensure uninterrupted guest comfort and operational continuity by executing rigorous preventive and corrective maintenance programs. You will take ownership of the facility’s lifecycle management—overseeing heavy utilities (generators, water treatment, HVAC) and structural upkeep while leading an on-site team of technicians and external contractors. This role demands a proactive technical leader who thrives in a remote resort setting where rapid troubleshooting and resourcefulness are critical.
Key Workstreams
Infrastructure Oversight & Preventative Scheduling
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Design, schedule, and execute comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance programs across the property.
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Perform structural inspections of buildings, electrical grids, plumbing systems, and commercial kitchen installations to preempt operational faults.
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Minimize downtime by diagnosing and resolving technical malfunctions swiftly and efficiently.
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Formulate contingency plans and manage rapid response logistics for emergency repair scenarios.
Asset Upkeep & Utility Management
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Monitor the performance and efficiency of critical infrastructure, including generators, water purification systems, and HVAC units.
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Maintain structural maintenance logs, equipment histories, and compliance records with absolute transparency.
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Track inventory levels for spare parts, technical tools, and maintenance consumables to prevent procurement delays.
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Assess equipment degradation and recommend timely upgrades or energy-efficient replacements to management.
Team Leadership & Safety Compliance
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Delegate daily work orders to maintenance technicians, ensuring optimal labor distribution and task execution.
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Supervise third-party contractors and vendors, auditing their work to ensure it aligns with corporate standards.
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Enforce workplace safety protocols, ensuring the team properly utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Draft operational maintenance reports and budget updates to keep senior management informed.
Expertise Profile
The Essentials
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Education: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory maintenance role, ideally within a lodge, resort, or luxury hospitality facility.
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Technical Breadth: Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing, electrical networks, diesel generators, and structural repair.
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Digital Literacy: Basic computer proficiency for compiling data logs and formal reports.
Desirable Attributes
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Resourcefulness: Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage complex logistics in remote environments.
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Leadership Drive: A firm, professional management style that fosters discipline and collaborative teamwork.
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Safety First Mindset: Complete familiarity with occupational safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
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Communication Polish: Clear, structured verbal and written reporting skills for cross-departmental alignment.
The Environment
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Unique Setting: Work within a prestigious wilderness ecosystem along the iconic Mara River.
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Operational Impact: Directly influence guest satisfaction by keeping high-end infrastructure running flawlessly.
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Professional Growth: Manage diverse, large-scale hospitality assets with full operational autonomy.
Submit your CV for the Maintenance Supervisor role. Highlight your 3+ years of hospitality maintenance experience and your background in managing remote utility systems like generators and water networks.
Apply now to secure our facility’s operational excellent
