Maintenance Supervisor

Company Description

The Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals, with over 130 years of history, is Mumbai's oldest animal hospital. Operating 24/7, it is dedicated to providing essential veterinary care and emergency services to animals in need. With a legacy of compassion and excellence in animal healthcare, serves as a vital resource for Mumbai's animal community. The hospital continues to uphold its mission of delivering high-quality care for animals while ensuring their well-being.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai. The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for the overall maintenance, upkeep and efficient functioning of the hospital campus, including all buildings, infrastructure, utilities, equipment and outdoor facilities.

The role involves supervising maintenance staff, gardeners and housekeeping personnel; coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs; managing external contractors and service providers; and ensuring that all facilities are maintained in good condition.

The ideal candidate will have practical knowledge of building and infrastructure maintenance, a strong network of reliable contractors, and the ability to independently manage maintenance requirements from identification through to completion. The candidate must be proactive, organised, cost-conscious and quality-focused, with minimal supervision or follow-up required.

Key Responsibilities

• Building & Infrastructure Maintenance: Oversee the upkeep of all buildings and structures, including painting and touch-ups, waterproofing, roofing repairs, Mangalore tile repairs and replacement, welding, chain-link fencing, plumbing, electrical work, water pipe replacement, gutter cleaning and general civil maintenance.
• Equipment & Facility Maintenance: Coordinate the servicing, preventive maintenance and repairs of ambulances, medical equipment, crematorium facilities and other hospital infrastructure through qualified technicians and service providers.
• Utilities & Civic Coordination: Liaise with the BMC and relevant authorities regarding water supply, electricity and other civic utility issues, ensuring timely resolution of complaints and service requests.
• Contractor & Vendor Management: Maintain reliable contacts across various trades, obtain and compare at least three quotations for contractual work wherever applicable, negotiate competitive rates and ensure timely completion and quality execution.
• Staff & Grounds Supervision: Supervise gardeners, housekeeping staff and other maintenance personnel to ensure the cleanliness, upkeep and proper maintenance of the entire campus, including outdoor areas and common facilities.
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspections: Conduct regular inspections, proactively identify maintenance issues and implement timely corrective measures to prevent major breakdowns and deterioration of facilities.
• Quality, Cost & Timely Execution: Ensure that all work is completed efficiently, within agreed timelines and to a high standard. Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality, safety or durability.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely and that specialised work is undertaken by appropriately qualified personnel.
• Independent Execution & Accountability: Take ownership of maintenance requirements, prioritise tasks, coordinate resources and follow through to completion, with minimal supervision and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance supervision, facility management, building maintenance or a similar role.
• Practical knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, civil repairs, waterproofing, roofing and general building maintenance.
• Established contacts with reliable contractors, technicians and service providers across relevant maintenance trades.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating quotations, negotiating rates, managing vendors and supervising contractual work.
• Ability to supervise maintenance staff, housekeeping teams, gardeners and external contractors.
• Strong troubleshooting, planning, coordination and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of preventive maintenance, workplace safety and quality standards.
• Fluency in Marathi is essential . Good communication skills are required.
• A diploma, certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or a related technical field will be preferred.
• Previous experience managing a large property, hospital, institutional campus or similar multi-facility environment will be an advantage.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, resourceful and solution-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency. They should be able to identify problems, arrange the right resources, supervise the work and ensure timely completion without constant reminders.

They must be committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and upkeep while ensuring value for money and long-term reliability of the hospital's buildings, equipment and facilities.