Workatele

General Technician at Hyatt Place, Nairobi, Kenya

Hyatt Place

General Technician at Hyatt Place, Nairobi, Kenya

Hyatt Place

Full time Job

Date Posted: August 10, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: August 17, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

We feature an array of services business travelers and families need on a moment’s notice. Enjoy the Bakery Cafe, with a coffee and wine bar. A guest kitchen with fresh snacks and entrees. And daily complimentary breakfast. All accessible any time of day, because you never know when hunger will strike. We also have meeting rooms just the right size for small corporate events. Our hotels range in size from 125 to 200 rooms and are located in urban, suburban or airport locations.

Responsiblities

Operational:

  • Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming before applying paint, varnish, or other finishes to interior and exterior walls, ceilings, furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
  • Perform painting tasks using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment to achieve desired finishes, colours, and textures while maintaining quality standards.
  • Repair, construct, or install wooden structures, furniture, cabinets, doors, windows, trims, and decorative elements using carpentry tools and techniques.
  • Assess and repair damaged or worn-out wooden surfaces, perform joinery work, and ensure proper fitting and installation of carpentry elements.
  • Restore and refurbish furniture, fixtures, and wooden surfaces by repairing, refinishing, or replacing damaged or outdated materials.
  • Assist in refurbishment projects by providing expertise in wood restoration, refinishing techniques, and furniture repair.
  • Conduct routine maintenance checks and repairs on wooden structures, furniture, cabinetry, and surfaces to ensure durability, functionality, and visual appeal.
  • Address structural issues, defects, or damages in wooden components and take corrective measures to maintain safety and aesthetics.
  • Apply sealants, stains, lacquers, or other protective coatings to wooden surfaces for preservation, durability, and enhancement of the finish.
  • Ensure attention to detail in finishing work, including sanding, polishing, and detailing to achieve high-quality outcomes.
  • Maintain an inventory of painting supplies, carpentry tools, materials, and finishes required for painting and carpentry tasks.
  • Coordinate with Engineering Team Leader/DOE to ensure the availability of necessary supplies and materials.
  • Adhere to safety protocols, regulations, and procedures while working with painting materials, carpentry tools, and equipment.
  • Ensure the safe handling and disposal of painting solvents, stains, and other chemicals.
  • In this role you will also be required to multi-task in various aspects of the operations as advised by your managers from time to time.
  • Responds to changes in the Engineering function as dictated by the industry, company, and hotel.
  • Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Trade Certificate in a relevant field
  • Proven painting and carpentry experience preferably in a hotel or similar hospitality setting
  • Thorough knowledge of codes, and regulations related to painting and carpentry.

Application deadline:

Expired on: August 17, 2024

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