Company Description
Fairmont Ajman is a beachfront 5-star hotel situated in Ajman, just 30 minutes away from the bustling metropolis of Dubai. Combining hospitality and elegance with a deep connection to our natural surrounds, Fairmont Ajman promises exceptional cultural, leisure and dining experiences in a truly spectacular setting. Featuring 252 guest rooms and suites complete with ample space and breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf, Fairmont Ajman presents travelers with all the comforts of home, alongside world-class service.
Job Description
As a General Technician with Fairmont Ajman, you will play an essential role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the hotel's facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. Through your technical expertise, attention to detail, and proactive approach, you will help maintain a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for our guests and Heartists while ensuring that all facilities operate efficiently and in accordance with hotel standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of hotel facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Perform general maintenance tasks, including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical repairs.
- Attend to maintenance requests and work orders from various hotel departments, ensuring timely completion.
- Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, and colleague accommodation to identify maintenance requirements.
- Assist in preventive maintenance programmes to minimize equipment breakdowns and ensure the smooth operation of hotel facilities.
- Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to hotel operations.
- Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely and in accordance with hotel procedures and applicable regulations.
- Monitor the condition of tools, equipment, and machinery, reporting any defects or requirements for replacement.
- Maintain proper records of completed maintenance tasks, repairs, and outstanding work orders.
- Coordinate with other Engineering team members and relevant departments to ensure efficient completion of maintenance activities.
- Assist with inspections and maintenance of air-conditioning systems, lighting, plumbing fixtures, doors, locks, furniture, and other hotel facilities within the scope of competency.
- Ensure all work areas are kept clean, organized, and free from potential safety hazards.
- Follow energy conservation initiatives and support the hotel's sustainability objectives.
- Adhere to all health, safety, fire safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional grooming standards and demonstrate a helpful and service-oriented attitude when interacting with guests and colleagues.
- Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by the Engineering Supervisor or Chief Engineer.
Qualifications
- Technical diploma, vocational qualification, or relevant trade certification is preferred.
- Previous experience in general maintenance or a similar engineering role, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
- Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance.
- Ability to identify technical issues and carry out basic troubleshooting and repairs.
- Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
- Basic understanding of health, safety, and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Additional Information
What is in it for you:
- Comprehensive medical coverage as per company policy.
- Enjoy meals on duty.
- All Heartist Card offering discounted room rates at Accor Worldwide for you, your family and friends.
- Enjoy special discounts at our restaurants and outlets.
- Benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities and development programs through our Academy.
- Build your career with opportunities to grow within the hotel and explore exciting career paths across Accor’s global network.
- Get involved in meaningful corporate social responsibility activities and contribute positively to our community and the world around us.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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