Multi-Skilled Technician cum Carpenter

Kimpton; Kuwait; In loco; KWD 6000 - 9000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kimpton in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems. You will inspect facilities, respond to service requests, and ensure equipment operates with minimal disruption to hotel guests.

The role requires 2–3 years of hotel or facilities maintenance experience and a diploma or technical certification in a related field.

Competenze

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services or related technical field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of maintenance experience in hotel, commercial building, or facilities environment.
• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems.
• Previous hospitality experience is preferred.

Mansioni

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with the hotel's Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program.
• Conduct routine inspections of hotel facilities, guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house, and engineering plant rooms.
• Identify equipment deterioration and perform proactive maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests through the hotel's work order system; diagnose faults and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems.
• Restore equipment and facilities to operational condition with minimal disruption to hotel operations.
• Escalate specialized repairs beyond the scope of the role to the Engineering Supervisor.
• Attend the Engineering daily briefing and review assigned work orders; inspect guestrooms, public areas, plant rooms, and back-of-house facilities.
• Carry out preventive maintenance as scheduled; replace defective components and test equipment after repairs.
• Respond courteously to guest maintenance requests and complete repairs with minimal inconvenience to guests.
• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance records; report recurring equipment failures and notify supervisor of major repairs.

Conoscenze

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Building systems

Preventive maintenance

Formazione

Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services

Descrizione del lavoro

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with the hotel's Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program.
• Conduct routine inspections of hotel facilities, guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house, and engineering plant rooms.
• Identify equipment deterioration and perform proactive maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and engineering standards.

Corrective Maintenance

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests through the hotel's work order system.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems.
• Restore equipment and facilities to operational condition with minimal disruption to hotel operations.
• Escalate specialized repairs beyond the scope of the role to the Engineering Supervisor.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Daily Inspections

• Attend the Engineering daily briefing and review assigned work orders.
• Inspect guestrooms, public areas, plant rooms, and back-of-house facilities.
• Monitor the condition and performance of building systems and equipment.
• Check for safety hazards, leaks, abnormal noises, equipment alarms, and operational deficiencies.

Maintenance Activities

• Carry out preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from operational departments.
• Repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and minor civil defects.
• Replace defective components such as lamps, switches, valves, taps, filters, thermostats, belts, and motors where applicable.
• Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper operation.

Guest Support

• Respond courteously and professionally to guest maintenance requests.
• Complete guestroom repairs with minimal inconvenience to guests.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and cleanliness while working in occupied areas.

Documentation

• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance records accurately.
• Report recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Notify the Engineering Supervisor of major repair requirements or spare parts needed.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures where applicable.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Ensure compliance with hotel health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications:

Education

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of maintenance experience in a hotel, commercial building, or facilities environment.
• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems.
• Previous hospitality experience is preferred.