General Maintenance Technician

35 Minutes ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

This position is responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of the hotel's physical structure, utility services, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings, as well as staff housing. The role involves carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance for systems like air-conditioning, electrical, refrigeration, building maintenance, painting, kitchen and laundry equipment, low voltage systems, and plumbing. Responsibilities include communicating with engineering management regarding improvements and disruptions, implementing safe work practices, and developing skills through training. The job holder must be proficient in their area of expertise, comply with hotel policies, and attend all assigned briefings and training. A strong understanding of fire, life safety, and emergency procedures is also required.
Must have:
  • Secondary/High school education
  • Trade Certificate or 1 year experience
  • Good English language proficiency
Good to have:
  • Service oriented
  • Eye for details
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Self-motivated and energetic
  • Professional appearance

Job Details

Company Description

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

     

    Job Description

    Job Purpose

    This position is responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the physical structure, utility services, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings of the hotel facilities and staff housing complex.

    Reporting Lines to Engineering Manager

    Key Interactions

    Internally

    • Catering Sales
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • F&B
    • Housekeeping
    • IT
    • Kitchen
    • Purchasing
    • Reservations
    • Sales & Marketing
    • Talent & Culture

    Externally

    • Guests
    • Visitors
    • Suppliers
    • Vendors

    Primary Responsibilities

    Operation

    • Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance programs for the various systems such as (not limited to) the following :

    Air-conditioning & electrical, refrigeration, FLS equipment, building maintenance including furniture & fixtures, painting, parts renewal & repairs, kitchen and laundry equipment, low voltage (LV), guest rooms, F&B outlets, function/banquet areas, front/back of the house, plumbing & drainage

    • Communicate with engineering management and team leader with regards to possible improvements to increase efficiency
    • Co-ordinate and inform engineering management and team leader of any disruptions to service of any kind
    • Always implement safe work practices, efficient methods, proper preventative maintenance and repair
    • Develop skills through training and hands on experience
    • Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times

    Other Responsibilities

    • Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
    • Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times
    • Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
    • Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times
    • Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
    • Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel

    Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

    Be proficient and efficient in all aspects of area of expertise.

    Span of Control

    Amount

    Budget responsibilities

    Not Applicable

    Revenue responsibilities

    Not Applicable

    Headcount

    Not Applicable

      Competencies

       

      • Good communication and customer contact skills
      • Service oriented with an eye for details
      • Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
      • Self-motivated and energetic
      • Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

      Qualifications

      Knowledge and Experience

       

      • Secondary / High school education
      • Trade Certificate or a minimum of 1 year of relevant hands on experience in area of expertise
      • Good reading and oral proficiency in English language

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