Maintenance Supervisor
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Severin Sea Lodge is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day maintenance at a luxury safari camp in Tsavo West National Park. The role involves supervising technicians, running preventive maintenance, and keeping power, water, guest areas, and plant reliable in a remote live-in setting with rotational leave.
- Live-in supervisory role inside Tsavo West National Park
- Lead a maintenance team and preventive maintenance plan
- Hands-on electrical, plumbing, generator, and building maintenance
- Rotational leave and competitive live-in package offered
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- 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, MaintenanceThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- Place your strongest Maintenance Supervisor evidence in the first half of your CV.
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- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-09-30.
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- Deadline is available: 2026-09-30
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Original source description
Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Date Posted: 22/09/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Severin Sea Lodge
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 30/09/2026
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.