db Group is Malta’s leader in the hospitality and leisure sector, operating renowned hotels such as db Seabank Resort & Spa and db San Antonio Hotel & Spa, together with a diverse portfolio of restaurant brands including AKI, Amami, Nine Lives, and international names such as Starbucks and Hard Rock Hotel & Café.

We are recognised for our commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences across all our properties. As we continue to grow, we are looking for dedicated and experienced professionals to join our Maintenance team in the roles of Maintenance Manager and Assistant Maintenance Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for hands-on, technically skilled individuals who take pride in ensuring that our properties, facilities, and building systems operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Maintenance Manager

As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of all maintenance activities, including both in-house and contracted works. You will lead the maintenance function, ensure operational efficiency, and work closely with Heads of Departments and management to minimise disruptions and maintain excellent standards across our properties.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all maintenance operations, including in-house teams and contracted service providers.
Ensure the smooth operation of all contracted maintenance services, proactively adjusting schedules and priorities as required.
Develop and implement detailed plans, timelines, and schedules for maintenance projects.
Provide clear direction, instructions, and guidance to maintenance teams.
Regularly report on the progress of maintenance projects and communicate any operational impacts to Heads of Departments and management.
Authorise purchase orders and invoices for materials and services.
Evaluate quotes and ensure cost-effective purchasing without compromising quality.
Verify the quality of materials, equipment, and contracted works.
Ensure the correct functioning of all building systems, including HVAC, ELV, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance systems.
Ensure maintenance works are carried out in line with company standards, health and safety requirements, and best practices.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a similar Maintenance Manager or senior maintenance management position.
A Higher Technician Diploma (HTD) level of technical education or an equivalent qualification.
A valid Local License A and B.
Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary HVAC and ELV systems.
Strong understanding of building maintenance best practices.
Proven experience managing in-house maintenance teams and contracted service providers.
Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
Experience in developing maintenance plans, project timelines, and preventative maintenance schedules.
The ability to authorise and manage purchase orders, invoices, quotes, and maintenance-related costs.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with Heads of Departments, contractors, suppliers, and management.
A proactive and hands-on approach with a strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence.

About Us

The db Group has grown from a family-run business into Malta’s foremost corporate player in the tourism, hospitality & leisure sector, and beyond. In the 1980s, Silvio Debono, the Group’s founder, operated a small guesthouse. Today, as db Group Chairman, he sits at the helm of the largest operation in Malta.Over the last four decades the Group has forged strategic relationships with a range of global players including Hard Rock Café International, Starbucks, the Accor Hotel Group, and RIU Hotels & Resorts.As a result, we accumulated invaluable business acumen and operational experience. This track record has enabled us to establish our very own unique brand, db Hotels + Resorts, driven by the fundamental principle of excellence in everything we do. Year-on-year, the Group won a number of prestigious global awards, positioning it at the forefront of the Maltese hospitality and catering industry.In due course, and prudently, the Group diversified its core operations, taking in contract catering, healthcare, and property development under its wing.

db Hotels and Resorts - Maintenance Manager

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