Job Description

Scope of Position:

• The maintenance technician is responsible for performing ongoing facility maintenance, completing repairs on equipment and ensuring the smooth running of the Hotel maintenance operation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Undertake and manage various general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electricity telecommunications, heat, carpentry and decorating
• Conduct routine inspection of premises and equipment and handle basic repairs and maintenance requirements.
• Inspecting building structures, equipment and assets performing reactive and preventive maintenance.
• Perform tasks and deliver service with the highest level of discretion, aiming for minimal disruption and inconvenience for guests and visitors
• Actively seek to contribute to the comfort of guests and visitors
• Remain proactive and approach tasks and requests with a can-do-attitude
• Handle basis repairs and maintenance ; coordinate and oversee contractors and external providers ensuring they work in relation to service agreements and procedures
• Install, inspect and troubleshoot equipment, appliances and systems
• Maintain and replace heating, air conditioning and distribution systems as and when required
• Liaise with and supervise contractors and external providers to carry out work activities
• Assist in record keeping and keep daily log of repairs and maintenance of assets and equipment
• Respects Accor’s Legionnaires’ disease directive,
• Apply the Hotel’s security regulations (in case of fire etc)
• Champion the Hotel’s commitments to the “Environment Charter” (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc),
• Actively contributes to the safety of people and property (ensuring safety exits remain clear of obstruction etc)
• Take responsibility for identifying areas of improvement within range of operation, including risk awareness
• Undertake appropriate training to develop increased expertise in the area of work concerned
• Report stock levels

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Previous Engineering/Maintenance experience in a large hotel is preferred
• Must be able to work well without supervision
• Previous experience in hotel operations and guest service would be an asset