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Do you want to be part of a steadily growing family-owned business, running more than 30 hotels & residences in Europe? Would you like to contribute to creating a feel-good home away from home for our guests? At Falkensteiner you can expect a dynamic and open team that values both innovation and tradition. We are looking forward to getting to know you and soon welcome you as part of our team in Petrčane as : Director of Maintenance/Direktor hotelskog održavanja (m/ž) At Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional guest experiences in a luxury seaside setting. We are looking for a hands-on, experienced Chief Maintenance Officer to lead all hotel-related maintenance activities across our resort's premium properties. This role focuses exclusively on hotel maintenance— including guest areas, back-of-house, spa, and public spaces—while working closely with the Facility Manager/Technical Director, who oversees the broader technical infrastructure and technical center. JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversee maintenance of hotel-specific infrastructure, including guest rooms and suites, lobby, reception, corridors, elevators, spa and wellness facilities, restaurants, bars, kitchens, pools, fitness, recreational zones, staff areas and laundry. • Ensure all building systems supporting hotel operations (HVAC, lighting, water, plumbing, etc.) function flawlessly. • Manage the computerized maintenance management system and service request ticketing tools – Flexkeeping • Quickly respond to breakdowns or guest-impacting malfunctions to uphold 5-star standards of comfort and safety. Implement a hotel-focused preventive maintenance schedule in coordination with daily operational demands. • Collaborate daily with the Facility Manager/Technical Director to ensure integration of hotel maintenance with resort-wide systems (central HVAC, technical centre, desalinization, pool system, waste water, BMS). • Support shared utilities and planned technical upgrades across the resort. • Act as the hotel maintenance liaison to General Management, Housekeeping, F&B, Spa, and Guest Services teams. • Lead and motivate maintenance teams in the hotels and closely collaborate with the technical infrastructure teams • Ensure training, scheduling, and supervision meet performance and brand expectations. • Foster a proactive maintenance culture with high responsiveness and guest satisfaction focus. • Manage the hotel maintenance budget and ensure optimal inventory of parts, tools, and service contracts. • Ensure compliance with Croatian and EU safety, hygiene, and environmental regulations. REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS: • Degree or diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Hotel Engineering, or Technical Facility Management. • Minimum 7 years of hotel maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role within a luxury resort or branded hotel. • Experience working in an international hospitality environment, ideally with resort experience. • Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities. • Proficient in maintenance planning, energy efficiency, and CMMS usage. • Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. • English proficiency required, Croatian or German a plus. OUR BENEFITS • All-inclusive onboarding for a good start at work • Competitive salary package • Individual development planning and support through internal and external training and development opportunities • Cross-exposure opportunities in other Falkensteiner hotels • Work in a breathtaking Adriatic resort that blends luxury, innovation, and sustainability. • Be part of a leading European hospitality brand with international expansion and growth opportunities. • Enjoy a collaborative, guest-focused culture committed to excellence and well-being. • Team Member Rate and Family & Friends Special Rates with additional discounts on F&B and spa services All other benefits you can find out on: https://www.falkensteiner.com/hr/kao-poslodavac#prednosti For any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via E-mail Please send your CV in english! We are looking forward to your application! Sneak peak of your future work place: https://www.falkensteiner.com/karriere KONTAKT: HR Tijana Pavić · Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala, 23231 Petrčane blog.falkensteiner.com