Assistant & Chief Engineer

The Garcha Group Marriott International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique hotel group in Singapore is seeking an individual for a facility maintenance role. Responsibilities include overseeing repairs and maintenance of hotel facilities, supervising staff and contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in troubleshooting HVAC, plumbing, and electrical issues, and demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude along with resourcefulness. This position offers numerous benefits including discounted stays and F&B at affiliated hotels and restaurants.

Benefits

Discounts on F&B and room rates

Global Learning + Development access

2 nights yearly staycation in Garcha hotels

20% off Food/Alcohol Bill at restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining hotel facilities involving HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in supervising maintenance staff and contractors.
• Strong organizational skills to manage upkeep and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Review facilities for aesthetic detail and trouble-shoot issues.
• Manage air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Supervise maintenance staff and coordinate with contractors.
• Maintain equipment to meet health and safety standards.
• Control waste disposal and building security.

Skills

Aesthetic eye for detail

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Ability to manage staff and contractors

Resourcefulness

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arrived at The Garcha Group, Singapore’s boutique hotel group currently with the following hotels:

Hotels

• Maxwell Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott)
• Duxton Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott)
• The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott)
• The Serangoon Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott)

Restaurants & Bars

• Yellow Pot, Anouska's (Duxton Reserve)
• Shikar, Cultivate Cafe, Isabel Bar, Officers’ Mess Polo Bar (Maxwell Reserve)
• The Whiskey Library & Jazz Club, Sharab aur Kebab (The Vagabond Club)
• GupShup (The Serangoon House)

Garcha Group Benefits

• As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you, your parents or parents-in-laws, children, spouse/domestic partner and siblings are eligible for discounts on F&B and room rates in 7,000+ hotels world-wide.
• As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you have access to the “Global Learning + Development” tool which creates for you personalized learning experiences designed to help you thrive in their Marriott career journey. (see attached for full Marriott benefits)
• 2 nights yearly staycation in any of the 4 Garcha Group hotels in Singapore.
• 20% off Food/Alcohol Bill at all Garcha Group restaurants and bars

Responsibilities

• Review all facilities with an aesthetic eye for detail;
• Be well-organized and able to be hands-on to trouble-shoot and fix issues related air conditioning (Daiken VRV), plumbing, humidity related issues, all M&E issues, service provider management, and optimize efficiency while reducing operating costs.
• "Can-do" attitude with resourcefulness and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart among our candidate pool.
• The goal is to ensure our accommodations is problem-free;
• Managing the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards;
• Trouble-shoot, plan and coordinate all installations and repairs of (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments;
• Hands-on as well as manage the upkeep of buildings, equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards;
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine and implement the need for repairs;
• Obtain comparative quotations;
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs;
• Supervise foreign staff facilities staff (handy-men) and external contractors;
• Control activities like waste disposal, building security etc.;
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts;
• Keep financial and non-financial records;
• Maintain all trackers.
• Any other duties/tasks as requested by management.