Technician

Travelodge Harbourfront; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelodge Harbourfront is seeking an M&E Technician to perform general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms and public areas. You will handle mechanical, electrical and plumbing tasks and oversee basic preventative maintenance in entry-level areas.

You’ll respond to engineering and maintenance concerns, support safety programs, and ensure the hotel and grounds are well-kept. Flexibility to work weekends and shifting schedules will be needed.

Qualifications

• Previous construction or hotel maintenance department experience will be an added advantage.
• Should have basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry concepts.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work a variety of varying schedules.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
• Willing to work on weekends, holidays and shifting schedule.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, hotel property and grounds
• Responds to engineering and maintenance concerns
• Performs and/or monitors maintenance and preventative maintenance projects
• Responds to all building related safety concerns
• Maintains departmental compliance with hotel maintenance procedures
• Supports hotel departmental maintenance programs and executes daily, weekly, monthly checklists
• Assist management in specifying proper supplies and equipment for operations
• Deals with guest related concerns
• Maintain the guest rooms, public space and back of the hotel areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning, painting, wall covering and tiling to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.
• Must possess knowledgeable of basic hand/power tool operation

Skills

HVAC concepts

Electrical concepts

Plumbing concepts

Carpentry concepts

Attention to detail

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

The M&E Technician will be responsible primarily for general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms and common areas. Guest rooms and public area entry-level preventative maintenance are included. The M&E Technician will also perform some repairs on mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, hotel property and grounds
• Responds to engineering and maintenance concerns
• Performs and/or monitors maintenance and preventative maintenance projects
• Responds to all building related safety concerns
• Maintains departmental compliance with hotel maintenance procedures
• Supports hotel departmental maintenance programs and executes daily, weekly, monthly checklists
• Assist management in specifying proper supplies and equipment for operations
• Deals with guest related concerns
• Maintain the guest rooms, public space and back of the hotel areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning, painting, wall covering and tiling to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.
• Must possess knowledgeable of basic hand/power tool operation

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Previous construction or hotel maintenance department experience will be an added advantage
• Should have basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry concepts
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work a variety of varying schedules
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance
• Willing to work on weekends, holidays and shifting schedule