General Mechanic Technician

Description

The General Mechanic Technician operates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs all building MEP systems, Plant rooms, sumb pits, and all kind of pumps.  He will be responsible for the execution and completion of the preventive maintenance programing and work order requests.  He will be responsible for the completion of other services or duties as requested by the MEP supervisor.

What will I be doing?

As a General Mechanic Technician, you are responsible for carrying out daily bedroom and corridor maintenance to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A General Mechanic will also be required to maintaining stock levels, and ensure rooms and corridors are in working order. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Ensures all work follows 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, lubricants  and refrigerants
• Maintains and repairs all plant rooms MEP related equipment
• Ensures the optimum performance of all MEP equipment by effectively
• following the preventive maintenance and the shift readings programs
• Evaluates and appropriately responds to equipment usage and energy efficiency
• Completes all work orders with due diligence
• Maintains a daily log book highlighting problems and solutions; and activities
• Maintain all MEP shop drawings
• Maintain equipment catalog and tagging directories
• Actively participates in the monthly departmental meeting by providing feedback and offering suggestions for improvement
• Completes tasks as assigned by MEP supervisor.
• Maintains health and safety documentation and records for the assigned area
• Reports and documents potential safety hazards
• Participates as directed in the emergency response team

Requirements

What are we looking for?

A General Mechanic Technician serving Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Able to understand and speak in English
• Good physical condition, able to lift heavy loads, able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Able to read and interpret MEP and Architectural drawings
• Able to make rough estimates on materials and labour for tasks
• Able to use general tools and equipment required for building repairs and maintenance
• Proficiency in the use of computer for building Automation and Management System
• Honest
• Service oriented
• Humble
• Able to work independently
• Able to be creative, practical and pro-active in problem solving
• Energetic
• Flexible
• Progressive experience of at least 2 years as a mechanic technician
• Work history in the UAE will be good.
• Proficient in Pumps & MEP equipment repair and maintenance while also having a good understanding of overall building operations

Working Conditions: 

• Hotel interior and exterior
• Plant rooms
• Control room environment
• Office environment
• Workshop environment

What will it be like to work for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts?

Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of True Waldorf Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalized attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may just be the person we are looking for.