Description
We want our customers' experience to be unique and unparalleled. The most important investment at La Residencia Puerto is people — our customers and our team — offering motivating opportunities for professional development.
Joining us means becoming part of a dynamic family-owned company with growth prospects.
**We are looking for our Technical Operations Manager.**
**Your missions and responsibilities:**
You will report directly to the Hotel General Manager. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for **technical facility management**, ensuring the safety of people and facilities. Your technical expertise and service-oriented approach contribute to high-quality service delivery and controlled budget management.
**Key responsibilities**
* **Planning** of preventive and corrective actions.
* **Leadership and coordination** of Technical Services staff and external contractors.
* **Ensuring safety** and optimal operation of all components of the establishment.
* **Cost control** and optimization of resource utilization.
**Key areas**
* **Incident planning and management:** Develop and implement the preventive maintenance plan. Update and develop the technical incident APP and train the team on its use.
* **Technical facility management:** Ensure safety of people and facilities, and maintain optimal condition and efficiency of all systems.
* **Operational functions and protocols:** Carry out, delegate, or plan maintenance tasks. Ensure room-related operations comply with safety and privacy protocols. Define, draft, and improve SOPs.
* **Contractor coordination:** Collaborate in the selection and validation of external companies. Serve as the main point of contact, monitor their work, and organize technical documentation.
* **Personnel management and leadership:** Lead a team of 2–3 people. Manage scheduling, organize work assignments, and promote training.
* **Safety and regulatory compliance:** Implement and request updates to the PPCL Plan. Ensure full compliance with all applicable safety regulations and current legislation.
* **Logistics and cost control:** Monitor costs, optimize personnel usage, and track supply consumption. Manage inventory of spare parts and components.
* **Sustainability and quality:** Uphold the company’s sustainable philosophy (waste separation, precise product dosing, energy/water conservation instructions). Regularly inspect facilities to anticipate potential failures and reduce incidents.
**Requirements for the position**
* **Solid technical knowledge** in areas such as: electricity, automation, industrial refrigeration, plumbing, Legionella and swimming pool regulations.
* **Proven experience in 4-star or higher hotels/resorts**, holding positions such as Maintenance Manager, Technical Manager, or Deputy Technical Manager.
* **Demonstrated leadership and team management skills**, with ability to train, motivate, and convey knowledge in a structured manner.
* **Excellent organizational and responsibility skills**, ability to work independently and take initiative.
* **Collaborative mindset and ability to coordinate and communicate effectively** with multiple department heads.
* **Good office software proficiency and prior experience using CMMS tools** (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and/or incident and fault management and planning software.
**Skills and competencies**
* **Service orientation:** Strong customer service mindset.
* **Proactivity / initiative:** Ability to anticipate issues in the medium and long term and act proactively to prevent potential problems.
* **Planning:** Understands that prevention and planning are central to this role.
* **Adaptability and prioritization:** Ability to adapt to a wide variety of tasks and prioritize effectively.
**What we offer?**
* Join a young and passionate team focused on people and innovation.
* A technically oriented workplace with modern facilities.
* Fixed-term discontinuous contract for 10 months.
* Fixed salary \+ performance-based variable pay.
Salary: €28,000.00\-€35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Christmas food basket
* Transportation allowance
* Uniform provided
Application questions:
* What do you consider the most challenging aspect of managing maintenance in an operational hotel with guests present?
* An external supplier informs you that a repair is necessary and quotes a high cost, but you are unconvinced. How would you proceed before approving the work?
* You will manage a small internal team and several external companies. How do you ensure tasks are performed correctly without constantly supervising each individual?
* Which hotel facilities do you consider especially critical to monitor closely to avoid serious issues? Why?
* Tell us more about yourself — why do you believe you are the ideal candidate?
Work location: On-site employment