Facilities Manager

About the role

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the maintenance, safety, compliance and presentation of all hotel buildings, plant, equipment and facilities at The Sands Torquay, excluding Golf Operations. The Facilities Manager directs all maintenance, plant and equipment works, procures and manages all trades; project manages works end to end, owns the preventative maintenance program, and manages the overall building and facilities budget. Working with the General Manager to keep the property safe, compliant and guest-ready, while protecting the asset for the long term.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) program for all plant, equipment and building fabric
• Maintain an up-to-date asset register covering condition, age, service history and expected replacement dates
• Schedule and track all PPM tasks in the platform, and make sure they are completed on time
• Manage the impact of the coastal environment on the property, including salt corrosion, weather exposure and building envelope maintenance
• Manage all work requests logged in maintenance platform, prioritising by guest impact, safety risk and cost
• Prepare and manage the annual budget, capital expenditure and asset depreciation
• Work with the General Manager and Finance Manager to manage expenditure
• Maintain Essential Safety Measures compliance under the Building Regulations 2018 (Vic), including the annual essential safety measures report
• Own the property Workplace Health & Safety Committee, leading audits and risk mitigation strategies
• Own all trades procurement for the property, from scoping and quoting through to engagement and payment approval
• Work closely with the Operations Manager, Housekeeping and Front Office departments to ensure all guest facing facilities are maintained and in working order

About you

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in building or facilities maintenance, including experience leading a small team
• Hands-on maintenance skills across a broad range of building and plant repairs
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience developing and running a preventative maintenance program
• Experience preparing, scoping and managing projects end to end
• Experience procuring and managing
• Sound knowledge of Victorian building compliance, Essential Safety Measures and OHS obligations
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Competent with computer systems and maintenance software

About Us

The Sands Torquay is a 112-room resort on Victoria’s Surf Coast, with conference and events facilities, a fitness centre and pool. Renowned through the region as a favorite for locals and tourists alike, offering world class facilities with warm local hospitality.