Location: Epe, Lagos
Department: Maintenance / Engineering
Reports to: Hotel Manager / General Supervisor
Salary: N100,000 monthly
Established in 2009, Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited is a hospitality consultancy firm specialising in providing expert services to small and medium-sized hotels.
The company is recruiting to fill the position of Maintenance Officer in Epe, Lagos. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing hotel facilities, electrical installations, plumbing systems, equipment and other building infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Officer will conduct routine inspections, perform repairs, implement preventive maintenance procedures and respond to maintenance complaints from guest rooms and operational departments. The role also involves monitoring equipment performance, coordinating external technicians and ensuring that hotel facilities remain functional and safe for guests and staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Electrical Maintenance
- Inspect and maintain electrical installations, lighting systems, sockets, switches and circuit breakers.
- Identify and report electrical faults and perform authorised repairs within the limits of competence.
- Monitor electrical equipment and ensure installations meet applicable safety requirements.
- Engage qualified technicians for specialised or high-risk electrical work when necessary.
Plumbing and Water Supply
- Repair leaking taps, pipes, showers, toilets and faulty water fittings.
- Monitor water supply systems, pumps, storage tanks and drainage facilities.
- Address blocked drains and minor plumbing faults.
- Report major plumbing problems and coordinate specialist repairs.
- Ensure guest rooms and public areas have reliable water supply and functioning sanitary facilities.
Air Conditioning and Power Supply
- Inspect air conditioners, fans and ventilation systems for faults.
- Clean or replace accessible filters in accordance with maintenance schedules and manufacturer instructions.
- Monitor generator performance, fuel levels and operating records.
- Report unusual generator noise, overheating, leaks and other faults.
- Coordinate routine servicing and repairs through qualified personnel.
General Repairs and Building Maintenance
- Repair minor defects involving doors, locks, hinges, furniture, ceilings and fittings.
- Inspect walls, floors, windows, roofs and other building components.
- Respond to maintenance complaints from guest rooms and operational departments.
- Identify defects that may affect guest comfort, safety or hotel operations.
- Ensure completed repairs meet acceptable standards.
Preventive Maintenance and Inspections
- Conduct routine inspections of hotel facilities and equipment.
- Follow preventive maintenance schedules and identify potential faults before they cause major breakdowns.
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Recommend the replacement of worn-out or damaged equipment.
- Inspect guest rooms, corridors, reception areas, restaurants, toilets and other public spaces.
- Coordinate with Housekeeping and Front Office before entering guest rooms or taking rooms out of service.
- Confirm that reported faults have been resolved.
Safety and Contractor Coordination
- Identify and report electrical hazards, water leaks, damaged fittings and unsafe structures.
- Follow safe working procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Keep maintenance tools and work areas secure.
- Ensure emergency exits and access routes remain unobstructed during maintenance work.
- Report defects in fire safety equipment and other urgent hazards immediately.
- Coordinate with approved external technicians and service providers.
- Monitor contractors’ work and report incomplete or unsatisfactory repairs.
- Ensure contractors comply with hotel safety and access procedures.
Record Keeping and Reporting
- Maintain a maintenance logbook and record reported faults.
- Document completed repairs, outstanding jobs and materials used.
- Submit daily or weekly maintenance reports to management.
- Report equipment breakdowns and recurring faults.
- Prepare requests for spare parts and maintenance materials through approved procedures.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of SSCE, with relevant technical training or trade certification.
- Practical knowledge of electrical systems and plumbing.
- Experience in hotel, building or facility maintenance is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of air conditioning systems, pumps, generators and general repairs.
- Ability to identify faults and carry out safe, practical repairs.
- Good problem-solving, time-management and communication skills.
- Honesty, reliability and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Salary
The position offers a salary of N100,000 monthly.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to [email protected], using Maintenance Officer as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date: 31st October, 2026.