Maintenance Manager - Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

Maintenance Manager - Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

As a Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the hotel’s engineering operations, ensuring all facilities and systems function efficiently and safely. Your responsibilities will include managing maintenance schedules, leading the engineering team, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

This role requires strategic leadership and technical expertise to drive operational excellence and enhance guest and team member experiences. You will collaborate with other departments to maintain a well-functioning, energy-efficient, and safe environment.

What will I be doing?

As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Operational Leadership

Oversee the daily operations of the engineering department, ensuring all systems and equipment are well-maintained.

Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of assets.

• Team Management & Development

Lead, mentor, and manage the engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

• Facility Maintenance

Ensure the hotel’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems operate efficiently and meet safety standards.

• Compliance & Safety

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with local safety regulations, building codes, and hotel policies.

Implement and monitor safety protocols to protect guests, team member, and assets.

• Budgeting & Cost Control

Manage the engineering department’s budget, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Energy Management

Monitor and optimize energy consumption to enhance sustainability and reduce operational costs.

Implement energy-saving initiatives and support the hotel’s environmental goals.

• Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with other departments to address maintenance needs and coordinate special projects.

• Emergency Response

Develop and implement emergency protocols for engineering-related incidents.

What are we looking for?

A Maintenance Manager serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Certification or Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field; professional certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience in engineering or maintenance management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Possess knowledge of the requirements of government regulations and technical rules.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with local building codes, safety regulations, and energy management practices.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!