Marriott International is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to join the team in Nairobi. The role involves installing, maintaining, and performing preventative maintenance on tools, appliances, and equipment, as well as supervising the engineering team to ensure high standards of safety and efficiency. The supervisor will be responsible for the technical upkeep of the facility while leading a team to achieve organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Maintenance: Install, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on tools, appliances, and equipment. Calibrate all controls, gauges, and meters. Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves.
Inventory & Supplies: Order, mark, and stock parts and supplies as needed. Maintain a comprehensive inventory and purchase orders log.
Safety & Compliance: Complete life safety checklists, including fire-pump and generator run tests. Inspect fire sprinkler valves and alarm systems. Assist in developing disaster response protocols.
Guest Services: Respond and attend to guest repair requests promptly and professionally. Assist individuals with disabilities and anticipate guest service needs.
Administrative: Enter and locate work-related information using computers. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines for defects.
Supervisory & Leadership Duties
Staff Management: Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and counseling employees. Motivate, discipline, and coach staff to maintain performance standards.
Efficiency Improvement: Identify, recommend, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost-savings.
Team Collaboration: Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support the team to reach common goals.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: A Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
Experience: At least 2 years of related technical work experience.
Leadership: At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Physical Capability: Ability to reach overhead and below the knees (bending, twisting, pulling, stooping). Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods and navigate stairs.
Professionalism: Maintain a clean and professional appearance and use clear, professional language at all times.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Marriott careers portal via the link provided below.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Marriott careers portal. Please visit https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1160479 to be redirected to the official careers page on careers.marriott.com.