IHG Hotels & Resorts
Multi-Skilled Technician cum Carpenter
Kuwait City, KuwaitPosted 1 months ago
- Salary
- AED 10k–14k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Preventive Maintenance • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with the hotel's Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program. • Conduct routine inspections of hotel facilities, guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house, and engineering plant rooms. • Identify equipment deterioration and perform proactive maintenance to prevent breakdowns. • Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and engineering standards. Corrective Maintenance • Respond promptly to maintenance requests through the hotel's work order system. • Diagnose faults and perform repairs to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems. • Restore equipment and facilities to operational condition with minimal disruption to hotel operations. • Escalate specialized repairs beyond the scope of the role to the Engineering Supervisor. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Daily Inspections • Attend the Engineering daily briefing and review assigned work orders. • Inspect guestrooms, public areas, plant rooms, and back-of-house facilities. • Monitor the condition and performance of building systems and equipment. • Check for safety hazards, leaks, abnormal noises, equipment alarms, and operational deficiencies. Maintenance Activities • Carry out preventive maintenance as scheduled. • Respond promptly to maintenance requests from operational departments. • Repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and minor civil defects. • Replace defective components such as lamps, switches, valves, taps, filters, thermostats, belts, and motors where applicable. • Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper operation. Guest Support • Respond courteously and professionally to guest maintenance requests. • Complete guestroom repairs with minimal inconvenience to guests. • Maintain a high standard of workmanship and cleanliness while working in occupied areas. Documentation • Complete work orders and preventive maintenance records accurately. • Report recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions. • Notify the Engineering Supervisor of major repair requirements or spare parts needed. Safety & Housekeeping • Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures where applicable. • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition. • Ensure compliance with hotel health, safety, and environmental standards. Qualifications: Education • Diplom
Requirements
Diploma or equivalent in a relevant technical field. Tradesperson certification or apprenticeship in maintenance/engineering is advantageous. Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and minor civil systems. Good guest service and communication skills. Basic computer and work order system literacy. Commitment to safety procedures and PPE usage.
Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Daily Inspections • Attend the Engineering daily briefing and review assigned work orders. • Inspect guestrooms, public areas, plant rooms, and back-of-house facilities. • Monitor the condition and performance of building systems and equipment. • Check for safety hazards, leaks, abnormal noises, equipment alarms, and operational deficiencies. Maintenance Activities • Carry out preventive maintenance as scheduled. • Respond promptly to maintenance requests from operational departments. • Repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and minor civil defects. • Replace defective components such as lamps, switches, valves, taps, filters, thermostats, belts, and motors where applicable. • Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper operation. Guest Support • Respond courteously and professionally to guest maintenance requests. • Complete guestroom repairs with minimal inconvenience to guests. • Maintain a high standard of workmanship and cleanliness while working in occupied areas. Documentation • Complete work orders and preventive maintenance records accurately. • Report recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions. • Notify the Engineering Supervisor of major repair requirements or spare parts needed. Safety & Housekeeping • Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures where applicable. • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition. • Ensure compliance with hotel health, safety, and environmental standards.
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical repair
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Mechanical systems
- Building systems monitoring
- Work order system
- Safety procedures
- Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Guest service
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Plumbing repairs
- Minor civil defects
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