General Maintenance Technician

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.

About The Role :
 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