University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
DUE: 08 MAR 2024
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR: UZ VN HOTEL AND LEISURE PVT LTD (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate must be able to:
Participate in the planning for the hotel and implementing the approved UZ Inn
strategy
Participate in the budgeting and review process
Develop a budget for the Inn’s maintenance section and implements and monitors
approved budgets
Responsible for explanation of monthly variances and implementing corrective
action
Responsible for drawing up and ensuring implementation of the scheduled
preventative maintenance plan
Conduct scheduled and ad hoc maintenance
Conduct routine and ad hoc maintenance checks on premises, plant and equipment
Check the daily report on requests from inspections on all rooms for maintenance
issues
Carry out maintenance works and effectively allocates duties and ensures work is
completed to specific standards providing a 24 hour service to the hotel
Make requisitions for the purchase of major materials and spares for maintenance
for approval by the Inn Manager
Ensure that all required items and spares are stocked in stores
Implement and review cost control measures and ensures the appropriate usage of
spares and supplies
Ensure that adequate quotations of best supplier and contractor are sourced in
liaison with the buyers
Inspect all hotel vehicles to ensure standards of up keep are maintained and that
they are serviced and repaired accordingly in liason with Inn Manager and UZ
Transport Manager
Check on consumption of electricity, water and implements effective controls on
usage
Responsible for the fire team and conducts fire drills monthly, trains staff on fire
hazards, checks fire equipment and ensures that it is properly serviced and is always
functional with guidance from Asset Protection Services Unit
Responsible for the evacuation procedure and contacting the Fire Brigade for
assistance
Conduct routine check on fire hazards
Responsible for the preparation of the fire report
Prepare monthly maintenance and financial reviews reports
Conduct physical checks with Storeman on all items for maintenance in stores
monthly
Carry out major refurbishments, repairs and maintenance works. Supervises and
works in liaison with Support Services Technical and EIE teams and external
contractors
Provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team.
Identify areas for process improvement and implement efficiency-enhancing
initiatives.
Collaborate with procurement to ensure the availability of necessary spare parts and
materials.
Stay updated with industry best practices and technological advancements in
maintenance management.
Carry out duty management
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Inn Manager
Qualifications and Experience
Degree/HND in Technical Engineering – Electrical/Plumbing/Refrigeration.
A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Maths.
A certificate in Supervision/Management
A’ Level passes will be an added advantage.
At least 2 years experience as a Maintenance Supervisor/Senior Technician at
reputable establishments in the Hospitality Industry/Institution
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be
accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of
birth, I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified.
Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers,
names and addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered
to Office No. 129, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Department
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is Friday 08 March 2024
`The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and
women are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.