General Technician

Job description / Role

Company Description

Novotel Sharjah Expo Centre, the first-established Novotel hotel in the city, is located next to Sharjah Expo Centre, close to Dubai, with convenient access to Sharjah's major business and leisure hubs. The wide choice of rooms, with a panoramic view of Mamzar Lagoon, offers each guest the freedom to experience their stay to the maximum. The hotel offers two great restaurants, including Tahi Arabic restaurant.

We have an excellent team with diverse backgrounds, education, and skills making it a comfortable working environment.

Job Description

• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on property's facilities and equipment.
• Inspect all areas of the property for safety issues and take immediate corrective action.
• Assist guests regarding property facilities in an informative and helpful way.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair all MEP systems available at the premises.
• Maintain all lighting throughout the hotel.
• Maintain all HVAC units.
• Troubleshoot and repair all equipment that is non-operational.
• Complete all work orders pertaining to the hotel.
• Answer all calls and perform repairs; if unable to do repairs, notify the duty engineer of the problem.
• Maintain the reading of utility meters and report any deviations.
• Conduct daily walk-arounds in all plant rooms and workshops and report any deviations.
• Take daily engineering operation checklists to ensure equipment is working in good condition.
• Provide proper handover to the next shift with pending issues and major work updates.
• Acknowledge complaints within the given time frame before escalation and complete the job; if pending, report to the duty engineer with detailed explanations in remarks.
• Follow up on pending complaints during your shift and complete the work in coordination with the Engineering Shift Leader.
• Perform PPM for all equipment as instructed by the Engineering Shift Leader on a monthly basis and update the PPM job sheet to be validated by the Chief Engineer.
• Operate the BMS system as per requirements and notify the Engineering Shift Leader of any changes made during your shift, such as override valves or fans.
• Maintain cleanliness of the workshop, working place, and plant rooms before, during, and after work.

Qualifications

• Relevant building maintenance experience is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Previous experience with painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and pool/spa maintenance.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Adhere to HACCP procedures when performing interventions in the kitchen.
• Be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different subsections of the Engineering Department.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Engineering Shift Leader and the Chief Engineer.

Additional Information

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 limitless possibilities.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.