Carpenter

RAFFLES; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Dubai is seeking an experienced Carpenter to handle carpentry jobs and maintain furniture and fixtures. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a high school diploma or relevant certification. The role involves responding to guest requests and following safety protocols. Attractive working conditions offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in carpentry, interior design, and FF&E repair.
• Ability to read shop drawings and make estimates.
• Energetic and dynamic personality with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry jobs and maintain furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Follow preventive maintenance programs for optimum conditions.
• Respond to guest requests and safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or related technical certification

Tools

General repair tools

Job description

Job Description

The Carpenter position is assigned to perform carpentry jobs. This position would be responsible for the maintenance and repair of interior design, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) cosmetic appearances for the hotel facility. Examples would include wooden furniture, doors and locks, flooring, carpet and rugs, construction work orders and repairs as required. He will be responsible for the completion of other services or duties as requested by the Director of Engineering.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs works following safe work practices and procedures


• Responds immediately to all work requests which concern Health and Safety


• Ensures environmentally friendly practices are followed when handling chemicals, paints, varnishes, strippers, and other finishing products


• Responds to guest requests promptly in a professional and courteous manner


• Maintains and repairs all civil, interior design, and Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment finishes


• Ensures the optimum condition and appearance all civil, interior design, and Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment finishes by following the preventive maintenance program


• Evaluates and appropriately responds to equipment usage


• Completes all work orders with due diligence


• Daily Maintains the Civil log book highlighting problems and solutions; and activities


• Maintain equipment catalog and finishes / color directories


• Actively participates in the monthly departmental meeting by providing feedback and offering suggestions for improvement


• Completes tasks as assigned by Civil Supervisor, PPM or Maintenance Engineers.


• Reports and documents potential safety hazards


• Participates as directed in the emergency response team

Qualifications

• Proficient in all manner of carpentry, interior design and FF&E repair, refurbishment, and maintenance plus basic knowledge of one other building operations skill set.


• The ability to use all general repair tools, read shop drawings and specifications, make rough estimates of required materials.


• operations and able to translate them


• The ability to work independently with good interpersonal skills


• A creative, practical and pro-active approach to problem solving


• An energetic and dynamic personality


• High School graduate, related technical or trades certification

Experience

• At least 5 years-experience as a civil technician, preferably in the hospitality Industry and / or in an engineering environment