The position is responsible for daily engineering sections to support the hotel operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Daily Engineering Operations
- To cut, fabricate and install wooden and other structures according to specifications.
- Reads blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirement.
- Takes measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed.
- Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other materials (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements.
- Builds window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items.
- Lays out floorings, roofing or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible.
- Carves and assembles furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated.
- Builds scaffolding and other construction structures.
- Rectifies equipment and facilities breakdown as required.
- Responds to requests relating to carpentry issues from hotel patrons in a timely and efficient manner.
- Replaces faulty components / parts as required.
Preventive Maintenance
- Rectifies / Repairs damaged furniture to the highest quality level and in a timely manner.
- Rectifies / Repairs defective building surfaces to the highest quality level and in a timely manner.
Involvement In Wider Job Function Actions / Relationships
- Upholds Accor Values of Guest Passion, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation, Trust and Respect, in the execution of all duties and responsibilities.
- Participates and supports sustainability in Corporate initiatives and programmes such as Planet 21 – Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity and Inclusion, Women at Accor Generation, etc.
- Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.
Candidate Profile
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven experience as carpenter
- Hands-on experience in working with carpentry materials
- Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction
- Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.)
- Ability to read technical documents and drawings
- Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times
- Good knowledge of English
- Good understanding of basic math
- Good physical condition and endurance
- Related or relevant carpentry training/certification preferred.
Competencies
- Detailed Engineering knowledge.
- Planning ahead.
- Great communicator.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of colleagues.
- Service oriented professionalism.
- Ability to contribute in a team environment.
- Multicultural awareness to work with colleagues from diverse cultures.
- Responsive to change within the team.
- Sense of urgency and able to set priorities.
Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore
- 5-day Work Week.
- Duty Meals are provided.
- Colleagues’ Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
- Flexible Benefit – Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children’s Education.
- Medical and Wellness Benefit.
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
- Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
- Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.
