Assistant Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Assistant Engineering and Maintenance Manager - Full -time role
Join our award-winning team and play a key role in driving the success of Lanson Place's first Australian hotel.
Since ****, Lanson Place has been perfecting the art ofauthentic hospitalityacross Asia Pacific.
Our boutique hotels and residences are renowned for their personal touch, sense of home, and genuine warmth.
With 10 properties across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and now Melbourne, the group continues to expand with purpose and style.
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens features 137 rooms including hotel rooms, studios, and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, along with two penthouses providing panoramic views of the city.
Guest facilities include a 20-metre indoor heated swimming pool, spa, and a 24-hour fitness centre, while an exciting culinary journey awaits at Chronicle 502 Bar & Dining, our signature restaurant.
The hotel also offersevent and meeting spaces, including an elegantBoardroom, the versatileAlbert Lounge, our restaurant Chronicle 502 Bar and Dining, and exclusive private event experiences hosted within the penthouses—ideal for intimate meetings, corporate gatherings, and bespoke celebrations.
About the role
Reporting to theRooms Division Manager, you will work alongside two Handymen to look after the day‐to‐day maintenance of our boutique hotel of 137 rooms.
Key responsibilities:
Oversee the general maintenance of the hotel, including guest rooms, public areas, equipment and building systems.
Plan and organiseregular,



preventative and scheduled maintenanceacross the property.
Carry out and coordinate routine checks to make sure equipment and facilities aresafe and working properly.
Keep accurate records of hotel equipment, including electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
Work closely withHousekeeping, Front Office and other departmentsto resolve maintenance issues quickly, particularly when they affect guests.
Coordinate externalcontractors and suppliersfor repairs, servicing and equipment installation.
Help manage maintenance costs, review supplier quotes and look for practical ways to reduce expenses.
Support, guide and supervise the maintenance team and organise work schedules.
Make sure there is appropriate support available forurgent maintenance issues and emergencies.
Work with the Rooms Division Manager to maintain clear procedures for emergencies such aspower outages, plumbing problems or equipment failures.
Respond quickly to urgent maintenance issues and minimise disruption to guests and hotel operations.
Ensure maintenance activities meet relevantsafety requirements, building standards and regulations.
Look for ways to improveenergy efficiency, sustainability and operating costs.
Keep maintenance records up to date, including repairs,



servicing and equipment checks.
Provide regular updates to management on maintenance priorities, ongoing works and any areas of concern.
Attend relevant hotel meetings and training as required.
Identify opportunities toimprove the way the maintenance department operates, including better processes, systems and equipment.
Key Skills & Experience
On site hotel experience as an engineer wanting to step up
A solid background inhotel maintenance, facilities, engineering or building operations, ideally with previous responsibility for overseeing the function
A relevanttrade or technical backgroundwould be an advantage
Proven ability toguide, coordinate and develop a small team
Good working knowledge ofbuilding systems, plant, equipment and day‐to‐day property upkeep
Confidence incoordinating external trades and service providers, scheduling routine maintenance and keeping compliance requirements on track
Ability toprioritise competing demands and manage maintenance activities efficiently
Solid interpersonal skills and the ability tobuild effective working relationships across the hotel
Someone who iscomfortable being hands‐on, identifying issues and finding practical solutions
A sound understanding ofworkplace safety obligations and applicable Australian standards
A proactive approach to ensuring the property issafe, functional and presented to a high standard
Availability tosupport the operation outside standard weekday hours when needed, including weekends and public holidays
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📌 Assistant Engineering And Maintenance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Lanson Place
📍 Melbourne