Technician

Travelodge Hotels Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelodge Hotels Asia is seeking an M&E Technician to handle general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms and public areas. The role includes preventative maintenance of guest rooms and common areas, and some repairs on mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment.

You will maintain hotel facilities and assist with supply specification, while ensuring safety and compliance with maintenance procedures. Weekend and shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel maintenance or building maintenance experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry concepts.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and handle varied schedules.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance are required.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, property and grounds.
• Responds to engineering and maintenance concerns and oversees preventive tasks.
• Performs and monitors maintenance projects across trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting.
• Keeps guest rooms, public spaces and back-of-house areas in good repair.
• Maintains compliance with hotel maintenance procedures and safety standards.
• Assists management in specifying supplies and equipment for operations.

Skills

HVAC understanding

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry understanding

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Trade certificate in HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

HVAC diagnostic tools

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


• Position open for Singapore Citizen / PR only