Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Manager
A fantastic opportunity to join the Maintenance Team at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort
About Us
Ballymascanlon Hotel Hotel & Golf Resort is a four-star property set on 130 acres of beautiful parkland; this impressive Victorian House forms the heart of this Hotel. It is one of the most remarkable historical estates in Ireland dating back to 833 A.D.
Responsibilities
Duties Include
To ensure that all maintenance issues are addressed in a prompt manner.
To develop and implement policies, procedures and standards for the safe and economical operation, maintenance and repair of all Power Plant, Pool plant, Electrical, plumbing and kitchen equipment.
To maintain the property grounds to a high standard through daily litter picking, power hosing, and general upkeep to ensure the area is consistently clean, safe, and presentable.
To establish and maintain an effective, efficient safety and professional training program.
To assist in planning, design, document review and approval for all capital and in house projects ensuring maintainability and serviceability.
To prepare contract specifications and monitor vendor compliance for maintenance and repair work beyond capability of the maintenance person.
To maintain expenditures following company policy and procedures ensuring they are within budgetary limits.
Develop and implement policies, procedures and standards for maintaining operation and maintenance records for all equipment.
Develop and implement policies, procedures and standards for maintaining utility logs and accountability of special tools and test equipment.
To ensure all portable equipment is stored in a safe and secure manner.
To ensure a high standard of personal hygiene.
Be aware of all personnel policies as detailed in the staff handbook.
Ensure weekly rosters for all team members are accurately completed and submitted on time for payroll processing.
Oversee team management and roster planning, ensuring AM and PM shifts are fully covered, maintaining a maximum six‑day cover, and prioritising staffing during high‑demand periods to ensure consistent service across the property
Responsible for ensuring that Sign In /Sign Out sheets are completed daily.
Ensuring breaks are also recorded and signed for daily, this is a legal requirement, and it is imperative that these sheets are completed.
To assist in setting budget and controls appropriate to ensure maximum profitability in all areas.
To participate in all training programmes that you are scheduled for.
Attend Management meetings as requested.
Responsible for carrying out duties outside of your department if called upon to do so this includes covering Duty Management shifts when required.
To ensure you are fully familiar with the complaints procedure and that complaints are dealt with in a courteous and sympathetic fashion and reported to General Manager if necessary.
To be fully familiar with all hotel facilities including operating hours of all departments and to promote hotel facilities at every opportunity.
Health & Safety
To fulfil your obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1989 and any revisions or additional legislation made thereto.
To ensure that adequate steps are taken to ensure the health and safety of yourself, your fellow employees, hotel guests and any other persons on the premises.
To maintain all work areas in a presentable, tidy and safe conditional always and to immediately report potential hazard, loss or damage to the General Manager.
To be aware of the identity of trained first-aid personnel on the premises and the location of departmental first aid box.
To observe all safety rules and procedures, including those laid down in the Health & Safety Statement.
To carry out and promote fire and accident/other safety drills as directed by the hotel safety officer.
To carry out Health & Safety training and re-training with employees and to participate in all Health and Safety training scheduled for you and your departmental personnel.
To be an active member the Health & Safety Committee and to ensure the attendance of you departments safety representative at all H & S monthly meetings.
To immediately inform Management if you or any or your departmental personnel are involved in any accident or incident within the hotel or its grounds or if you are witness to an accident or incident involving a third party.
Flexibility/Inter-changeability
To be flexible and co-operative in the workplace to ensure the smooth and successful operation of the hotel.
Flexibility within each job category/functional area will be required by the company and full inter-changeability between departments will be required.
Dependent on business levels within the hotel, you will be required to assist with duties as directed by Management. These duties may include assistance in duties/operations in all areas of the hotel and/or its operation.
About this role
Requirements
Previous experience in a maintenance supervisor, facilities, or engineering role, ideally within hospitality or a similar environment.
Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, Painting, mechanical and general building maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret maintenance records, logs, and contractor documentation.
Experience managing staff rotas, shift cover, and payroll-related documentation.
Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise urgent tasks.
Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including risk assessments and safe work practices.
Ability to lead, motivate and train a team effectively.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to respond quickly to maintenance issues.
Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with staff, contractors, and guests.
Comfortable working proactively and independently, with flexibility to support hotel operations as required.
Basic computer skills for scheduling, reporting, and documentation.
A positive attitude, high attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high standards across the property.
Perks and Benefits of working at the Connemara Coast Hotel
Very competitive Salary
Career progression opportunities across the Windward group
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Wellness Programme
Complimentary meals on duty including breakfast, lunch & dinner
Discounted room & dining rates in Windward properties for you as well as friends and family
Refer-a-friend scheme
Training and development opportunities dedicated to your development
Cycle-to-work scheme
About Windward Management
Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort is managed by Windward Management.
Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys* in Ireland and Continental Europe. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners
What you will need
Desired criteria
- Maintence
- Painting
- Pluming
- Woodwork
- Management
- Scheduling
