Maintenance Supervisor

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Taupo, Waikato, NZL
In-Office
Senior level
Software • Hospitality
The Role
Supervise hotel maintenance operations, including building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems. Assign tasks, train and schedule staff, oversee contractors, respond to guest and emergency requests, document completed work, maintain equipment, manage inventory, ensure regulatory compliance, and control departmental costs.
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will support the Chief Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer in ensuring the smooth operation of all engineering functions, including hotel systems, plant and equipment, team management, sub-contractors, and maintenance of property structure and assets. As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’re not just overseeing the daily operations of physical building and systems maintenance and repairs – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

  • Ensure facility safety and compliance:  Support the maintenance of the hotel’s buildings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Supervise maintenance operations:  Assign and oversee daily maintenance tasks, ensuring thorough documentation of completed work in the property management system.
  • Supervise and develop the team:  Train, schedule, and supervise maintenance team members, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and performance
  • Oversee contractor work:  Supervise external contractors and inspect completed work for quality and compliance
  • Respond to service requests:  Ensure maintenance requests, guest concerns, and emergency situations are addressed promptly and efficiently
  • Supervise and develop the team:  Train, schedule, and supervise maintenance team members, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and performance
  • Equipment Maintenance & Efficiency:  Repair and maintain all hotel systems and equipment, ensuring efficiency and informing management about deficiencies and stock control needs.
  • Cost Management:  Adhere to departmental operating expenses, evaluate products for reuse, monitor stock levels, and ensure the operation runs according to budgets and profit margins.
Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

  • Trade qualification in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Building, or a related field preferred.
  • Proven supervisory experience in maintenance or similar role. 
  • Must have sound general maintenance knowledge and trade background
  • At least 5 years hands-on maintenance experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 
  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and when required.  
About Us
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 

Skills Required

  • Trade qualification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building, or a related field
  • Proven supervisory experience in maintenance or a similar role
  • Sound general maintenance knowledge and trade background
  • At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and as required

Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
  • Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
121,228 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 123 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 165 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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