Accor
Carpenter
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 months ago
- Salary
- AED 5k–8k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Junior
- Field
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr - Abu Dhabi The Carpenter is responsible for carrying out carpentry, joinery, furniture repair, and general maintenance works throughout the hotel. The role ensures that all guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, restaurants, and offices are maintained to the highest standards, contributing to a safe, functional, and luxurious environment for guests and Heartists. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all carpentry-related items throughout the hotel. Repair, install, and maintain wooden doors, frames, windows, cabinets, wardrobes, shelving, furniture, and fixtures. Carry out furniture restoration and minor upholstery repairs when required. Install, repair, and replace locks, hinges, door closers, handles, and other hardware. Repair damaged wooden structures, partitions, skirting, ceiling panels, and decorative finishes. Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guest rooms and public areas. Read and interpret technical drawings, work orders, and maintenance schedules. Maintain carpentry tools, equipment, and workshop in a clean and safe condition. Monitor material usage and report stock requirements to the Engineering Supervisor. Coordinate with other Engineering team members during renovation projects and preventive maintenance activities. Ensure all work complies with hotel standards, local regulations, and health and safety procedures. Minimize disruption to guests by carrying out work efficiently and professionally. Maintain accurate records of completed work orders using the hotel's maintenance management system. Support emergency maintenance requirements and perform other duties assigned by the Engineering Management team.
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Carpenter, preferably within a luxury hotel or hospitality environment. Good knowledge of woodworking techniques, building maintenance, and carpentry tools. Ability to read technical drawings and operate power and hand tools safely. Basic knowledge of painting, polishing, and finishing techniques is an advantage. Good communication skills in English.
Responsibilities
Carry out carpentry, joinery, furniture repair, and general maintenance works throughout the hotel. Repair, install, and maintain wooden doors, frames, windows, cabinets, wardrobes, shelving, furniture, and fixtures. Carry out furniture restoration and minor upholstery repairs when required. Install, repair, and replace locks, hinges, door closers, handles, and other hardware. Repair damaged wooden structures, partitions, skirting, ceiling panels, and decorative finishes. Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guest rooms and public areas. Read and interpret technical drawings, work orders, and maintenance schedules. Maintain carpentry tools, equipment, and workshop in a clean and safe condition. Monitor material usage and report stock requirements to the Engineering Supervisor. Coordinate with other Engineering team members during renovation projects and preventive maintenance activities. Ensure all work complies with hotel standards, local regulations, and health and safety procedures. Minimize disruption to guests by carrying out work efficiently and professionally. Maintain accurate records of completed work orders using the hotel's maintenance management system. Support emergency maintenance requirements and perform other duties assigned by the Engineering Management team.
Skills
- Woodworking techniques
- Carpentry
- Reading technical drawings
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Hardware installation (locks, hinges, door closers, handles)
- Furniture repair and restoration
- Painting, polishing, finishing techniques
- Maintenance management
- English communication
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