About The Leela The story of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts began when its founder Late Capt. CP Krishnan Nair opened The Leela Mumbai in 1986. For over three decades, The Leela has been on a journey to delight guests by providing unparalleled luxury in captivating environs ensconced in the lap of nature, wrapped in the graciousness of Indian hospitality.

Headquartered in Mumbai, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset Management- sponsored private real estate fund and operates thirteen award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations across India. These include the flagship hotel in the capital city of Recent Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Kovalam, and Ashtamudi. The brand is also delighted to announce the upcoming opening of its latest property in Hyderabad.

The Leela has a strong pipeline of future projects. The brand celebrates each hotel through its unique location, art, culture, and cuisine with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences.

The Leela

Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand twice in a row by Travel + Leisure, USA, World’s Best Awards Survey, 2020 and 2021. In 2024, the brand has once again featured in the top 3 World’s Best Hotel Brands, after the recognition in 2023. An epitome of true Indian luxury hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of India. The brand has a marketing alliance with US- based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance.

Why join The Leela?

- Award-Winning Brand: Join a brand that has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Hotel Brands for two consecutive years.
- Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest standards of service and hospitality.
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that encourages creativity and innovation, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of luxury hospitality.
- Career Growth: Benefit from our strong pipeline of future projects and opportunities for career advancement within The Leela and our global alliances.
- Cultural Experiences: Engage with the rich cultural tapestry of India, bringing unique and authentic experiences to our discerning guests.

Position Overview

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Location: The Sarayu in Ayodhya The Assistant Manager - Engineering is responsible for maintaining the operational readiness, safety, reliability and presentation of all engineering systems, equipment and facilities within the assigned area of Sarayu Club. Accountable for preventive maintenance compliance, breakdown response, equipment uptime, energy efficiency, safety compliance and timely closure of engineering work orders in accordance with The Leela standards.

Role:

- Act as a multi-skilled engineering resource responsible for maintaining uninterrupted operation of Club facilities and engineering services.
- Ensure all assigned areas,



equipment and systems remain safe, functional, clean and operationally ready.
- Delivering timely engineering support to F&B;, Housekeeping, Recreation, Fitness, Wellness, Events and Member Services.
- Identify potential equipment failures before they affect members, operations or safety.
- Maintain professional interaction with members and employees while attending engineering complaints.
- Support the Engineering team in achieving high equipment reliability, energy efficiency and preventive maintenance standards.
- Responsible for operating and maintaining assigned electrical, HVAC, plumbing, civil, mechanical and other engineering systems within the limits of technical competency.
- Execute maintenance activities strictly as per approved SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, safety procedures and statutory requirements.
- Ensure all guest/member-facing engineering issues are attended to promptly and without compromising safety or service standards.
- Attend and troubleshoot routine engineering breakdowns within assigned competency.
- Prioritize maintenance calls based on safety, operational criticality and member impact.
- Replace approved spare parts and consumables within authorized maintenance procedures.
- Record maintenance activities, readings, breakdowns and spare consumption in the prescribed logbook/system.
- Recommend replacement or repair of defective equipment based on observed condition.
- Stop unsafe work or operation of defective equipment and immediately escalate the matter to the Engineering Supervisor/Manager.

Responsibilities:

Engineering Operations & Maintenance

- Attend all assigned engineering complaints and breakdown calls promptly.
- Complete 100% of assigned preventive maintenance tasks within the scheduled period.
- Conduct daily inspection of assigned equipment, plant rooms and service areas.
- Monitor and record electrical, HVAC, water, temperature, pressure and other relevant operating parameters.
- Respond to critical breakdown calls immediately and provide first-level troubleshooting.
- Maintain minimum 95% closure of routine maintenance work orders within the prescribed SLA.
- Ensure all critical engineering complaints are attended to within 10 minutes of receipt and escalated immediately where specialist intervention is required.
- Conduct regular inspection of AHUs, FCUs, pumps, motors, electrical panels, lighting, plumbing fixtures, water systems and other assigned equipment.
- Carry out minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, civil, mechanical and HVAC repair works within competency.
- Support planned preventive maintenance of major engineering equipment.




- Maintain accurate daily engineering logbooks, equipment readings and breakdown records.
- Maintain engineering workshops, tool rooms and plant rooms in a clean and organized condition.
- Key Account Management

Responsibility

- Maintain maximum availability and reliability of assigned engineering systems.
- Achieve 100% completion of assigned PM schedules within the defined timeline.
- Ensure timely attendance and restoration of equipment within defined SLA.
- Ensure zero avoidable safety violations arising from maintenance activities.
- Ensure accurate recording and timely closure of assigned engineering jobs.
- Identify and report abnormal electricity, water, HVAC and utility consumption.
- Prevent avoidable damage to equipment, tools, engineering assets and facilities.
- Ensure engineering issues in member-facing areas are resolved with minimum disruption.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment readings and shift handovers.

Accountability

- 100% preventive maintenance compliance for assigned equipment and areas.
- Zero repeat breakdowns caused by avoidable maintenance errors or incomplete rectification.
- Accurate maintenance records with 100% documentation of breakdowns, repairs and spare consumption.
- Reduction in repeat engineering complaints and equipment downtime through proactive maintenance.

Empowerment

- Attend and resolve routine engineering breakdowns within approved technical competency.
- Isolate defective equipment where continued operation may create a safety or equipment risk.
- Recommend preventive action where recurring breakdowns or equipment deterioration are identified.
- Empowered to decline unsafe work and report the risk to the Engineering Supervisor/Manager.

Qualifications

Education:

- ITI / Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Electrical & Electronics, Plumbing, Civil Maintenance, or a related Engineering trade.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, preventive maintenance practices, and statutory compliance requirements.
- 2-5 years of experience in hospitality, commercial facilities, clubs, residential developments, or similar engineering maintenance environments.
- Experience in handling electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical and building maintenance systems.
- Experience in preventive maintenance programs, breakdown maintenance, and engineering work order management.

Technical Skills

- Electrical Systems Maintenance
- HVAC Operations & Maintenance
- Plumbing Systems Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance Planning & Execution
- Breakdown Analysis & Troubleshooting
- Building Services Maintenance
- Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
- Fire & Life Safety Systems Awareness
- Utility Monitoring & Energy Management
- Pump, Motor & Electrical Panel Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection & Performance Monitoring
- Engineering Documentation & Logbook Management
- Spare Parts & Consumable Management
- Workplace Safety & Risk Identification
- Microsoft Excel, Word and Maintenance Recording Systems

📌 Assistant Manager Engineering (Ayodhya)
🏢 The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
📍 Ayodhya