Job particulars
- Job title
- Chief Engineer
- Hiring organisation
- Employer not disclosed
- Vacancy source
- Corporate Staffing Services Kenya
- Location
- Naivasha, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Engineering
- Level
- Entry
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- Responsible for engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, hotel property, restaurant and grounds.
- Responds to engineering and maintenance concerns.
- Performs and/or monitors maintenance and preventative maintenance Projects.
- Responds to all building-related safety concerns.
- Performs assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger.
- Accountability for the proactive and preventative maintenance of the hotel property within budget requirements and capital expenditure.
- Effectively manages maintenance department employees in order that they may maximize their potential and effectiveness.
- Setting and controlling the department budget.
- Maintains departmental compliance with hotel maintenance procedures.
- Supports hotel departmental maintenance programs and executes daily, Weekly and monthly checklists.
- Assists in the supervision of temporary maintenance associates.
- Assist management in specifying proper supplies and equipment for operations.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ Years’ experience in hotel engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
- Familiarity with local building codes, fire safety, and environmental regulations.
- Strong problem-solving, budgeting, and team management skills.
- Ability to work on-call for emergencies.
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