Maintenance Supervisor
AI summary
Severin Sea Lodge is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to keep power, water, guest areas, and plant reliable at a remote bush camp. You will lead the maintenance team, run a preventive maintenance plan, and coordinate with Operations, Housekeeping, and F&B. This is a live-in role with rotational leave.
- Live-in supervisory role at a luxury safari camp inside Tsavo West National Park.
- Lead technicians across electrical, plumbing, building, plant, and generator maintenance.
- Requires 3+ years in hotel, lodge, or safari-camp maintenance, including 1 year supervising.
- Rotating shifts including weekends, public holidays, and call-outs, with rotational leave.
- Competitive live-in package and career growth within Severin Hotels.
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in hospitality, part_time, Maintenance SupervisorThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Maintenance Supervisor evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Severin Sea Lodge and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to hospitality, part_time, Maintenance Supervisor, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from JobWeb Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
Source and safety check
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- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Maintenance Supervisor role in hospitality, part_time?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research Severin Sea Lodge before the interview.
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Original source description
In this role you keep the camp running safely and quietly: power, water, guest areas, and plant stay reliable in a remote bush setting. You lead the maintenance team, fix issues before guests feel them, and work closely with Operations, Housekeeping, and F&B. This is a live-in role with rotational leave.
Tasks
Lead daily maintenance so guest areas, plant, and camp infrastructure stay reliable.
Plan and follow a preventive maintenance routine; reduce recurring breakdowns.
Brief, coach, and allocate technicians; keep the workshop organised and the team fully occupied.
Respond quickly to job requests, especially guest-facing faults, and close them with clear follow-through.
Keep power, water, and backup systems available around the clock.
Coordinate with other departments so repairs do not disrupt the guest stay.
Protect tools, stock, and company property; keep records and end-of-shift reporting accurate.
Enforce safety, hygiene, and a professional presence in guest areas.
Requirements
- At least 3 years in hotel, lodge, or safari-camp maintenance, including at least 1 year supervising technicians.
- Proven ability to run a full maintenance shift and a preventive maintenance plan.
- Hands-on skill across electrical, plumbing, and general building/plant maintenance, including generators.
- Fluent English, spoken and written.
- Willing to live in at camp, work rotating shifts (including weekends, public holidays, and call-outs), and follow a rotational leave pattern.
- Calm under pressure, guest-first, and reliable on standards, safety, and integrity.
- Nice to have: safari camp or luxury lodge experience; solar / PV systems; vehicle maintenance; a relevant trade certificate or diploma.
Benefits
- Work in a renowned luxury safari camp inside Tsavo West National Park.
- A real supervisory seat: you own day-to-day maintenance for the camp.
- Close collaboration with camp leadership in a small, high-standard team.
- Career growth within Severin Hotels.
- Competitive live-in package aligned with experience, including rotational leave.