Maintenance Manager

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Join the lyf Elizabeth Melbourne Crew

lyf (pronounced life) isn't just a place to stay — we redefine the concept of coliving with functional spaces, fun, and inspiring. Our properties are designed to foster a sense of community, creativity, and collaboration, making them the perfect home away from home for digital nomads, technopreneurs, and self-starters.

The lyf Elizabeth Melbourne, managed by The Ascott Limited,now seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join as Maintenance Manager.  This full-time role will report to the lyf Champion and work closely with other departments. lyf Elizabeth Melbourne is set to open its doors in late November 2025.

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance operations to ensure all facilities meet Ascott International's brand and service standards.
  • Managing budgets, forecasting expenditures, and implementing cost-saving initiatives, including energy efficiency programs.
  • Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) regulations, conducting inspections, and overseeing contractor inductions.
  • Monitoring and optimising energy and utility consumption through regular meter readings and conservation initiatives.
  • Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, contractor performance, and asset documentation to support audits and compliance.

To be successful in this role you must have:

  • Proven experience in managing property or hotel maintenance operations within a hospitality or service-focused environment.
  • Strong knowledge of OHS, legal compliance requirements, and technical systems such as electrical, firefighting, and safety equipment.
  • Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise urgent guest-related issues.
  • Demonstrated financial acumen in budgeting, expenditure control, and implementing resource-efficient maintenance strategies.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.

In return, you will receive:

  • An Extra 3 Days Off just for life's big moments – Our Immediate Family Event Leave is yours on top of your annual leave
  • Celebrate Your Loyalty – $500 at 5 years, $1,000 at 10 years (and it keeps going)
  • Global Travel Perks – Enjoy up to 50% off at 900+ hotels worldwide
  • Wellbeing Support – 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us:

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a member of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), headquartered and listed in Singapore. Ascott has become one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, with more than 900 properties in over 200 cities spanning more than 40 countries across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the United States.

The company's serviced apartment, coliving, and hotel brands in Australia include Citadines, lyf, Oakwood and Quest. Be part of Ascott Australia's bold journey to grow from 8 to 30 hotels by 2030.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you meet the above criteria and are passionate about customer service and the hospitality industry.

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