Company Description
Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.
Job Description
- Follow sign-in and sign-out procedures for master cards, keys, mobile phones, ladders, and equipment.
- Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance (PPM) in guest rooms, apartments, and assigned areas.
- Attend promptly to plumbing requests from guest rooms, apartments, and the RSM system.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair water supply lines, drainage systems, sanitary fixtures, taps, valves, and water heaters.
- Take and record plant room readings at the required intervals.
- Complete PPM checklists accurately and carry out maintenance according to the approved schedule.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on sump pumps, booster pumps, water heaters, and pressure-reducing valves (PRVs).
- Conduct regular plant room inspections and keep work areas clean, tidy, and accessible.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe working procedures.
- Report hazards, defective equipment, misuse of resources, and water or energy wastage.
- Record monthly water meter readings and support water and energy conservation initiatives.
- Update maintenance records and ensure assigned PPM tasks in Side Kick are completed within schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- High school certificate or equivalent; technical certification or diploma in plumbing is preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant plumbing experience, preferably in facilities management, building maintenance, or hospitality.
- Experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining water supply lines, drainage systems, sanitary fixtures, valves, pumps, and water heaters.
- Ability to read plumbing drawings and follow technical instructions.
- Competent in using plumbing tools, equipment, and materials safely.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Good communication, active listening, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing; an additional language is an advantage.
- Dependable, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Physically capable of prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, and working in confined spaces.
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