Maintenance Manager

Role summary

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The Maintenance Manager oversees the hotel’s engineering, building services, utilities, preventive maintenance and repair operations. Candidates typically need a degree or technical qualification in engineering, facilities management or a related field, together with several years of supervisory experience in a hotel, resort or commercial property. Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire-life-safety systems and local regulations is expected. The role requires leadership, budgeting, contractor management, emergency response and accurate maintenance records. The successful candidate should be hands-on, organized, safety-conscious and capable of maintaining high guest-service standards while minimizing disruption to hotel operations.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. Its Philippine properties are known for upscale accommodation, extensive dining, meetings and events, wellness facilities and highly personalized service. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, operational quality, employee development and responsible business practices. Depending on the property, employees may work in a busy city hotel or a large island resort with extensive engineering infrastructure, landscaping, water systems and guest facilities. The company generally offers structured hotel procedures, international service standards and opportunities to build a long-term hospitality career. Benefits and accommodation arrangements vary by property, position and employment contract.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality and maintenance opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol and other resort destinations. Island properties commonly recruit engineers, technicians, hotel operations staff, chefs, wellness professionals and managers, although jobs may be seasonal and competition can be strong. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented and community-minded; English is widely used in workplaces. Island life can provide a relaxed coastal lifestyle, outdoor activities and a lower cost of living than many international destinations, but transport, healthcare, shopping and internet access may be more limited outside major towns. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, with requirements handled through Philippine authorities. Before relocating, confirm accommodation, meals, transport, medical coverage, contract terms, tax obligations and emergency facilities. A pre-employment medical check and authenticated documents may also be required.