Plumber

About the role

The St. Regis in Dubai is looking for a Plumber to respond to guest repair requests and handle maintenance issues. The role covers plumbing, basic electrical and mechanical repairs, painting and surface preparation, and general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to guest repair requests and communicate with guests and customers to resolve maintenance issues
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication, and visually inspect tools, equipment and machines
• Identify, locate and operate shut-off valves for equipment and utility shut-offs for buildings
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies
• Communicate daily activities and problems to other shifts using approved communication programs
• Test, troubleshoot and repair equipment, plumbing (plunge toilets, unclog drains), electrical components, lamps, switches and outlets, and other guestroom items
• Replace bulbs and A/C filters, program TVs, and perform general housekeeping and engineering inventory duties
• Carry out surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, and clean up the work area
• Use the Lockout/Tagout system before maintenance work, and repair interior and exterior landscaping and sprinklers
• Enter air handler schedules and make temperature changes on a computer
• Welcome guests, assist individuals with disabilities and follow company safety, security and quality standards

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Some experience in general maintenance, exterior and interior surface preparation and painting
• Hotel engineering or maintenance experience is a plus
• No supervisory experience required
• Driver's license

Required skills

• Basic knowledge or ability to learn air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation and building basics
• Basic computer skills, including inputting air handler schedules