Plumber

Plumber


Company
Accor FR
Location
Dubai
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
25 days ago
Via
Accor

Job Description
Company Description

An architectural surprise inspired by an Egyptian aesthetic, 5-star Raffles Dubai offers the luxury of city-centre space, impeccable service and sophisticated Asian style. A 15-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, it is ideally located in the business and shopping district, adjacent to Wafi Mall and close to the magnificent Khan Murjan souk and the convention centres.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION
• To maintain all plumbing equipment and installations in good working condition by carrying out necessary repairs and preventive maintenance.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities includes but are not limited to the following:
• Reports to the Plumbing Supervisor, Maintenance Engineer/Manager, Shift Leader regarding daily work progress and trouble report completion.
• Attains all plumbing trouble reports on daily basis. Guest room trouble is given priority.
• Works closely with plumbing technician, Supervisor/PPM engineer and peers to carry out preventive maintenance and annual maintenance program.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in job, departmental procedures and instructions.

OTHER

These includes but are not limited to the following:
• Able to read building plumbing drawings.
• Able to install, repair and maintain fittings, fixtures and pipes.
• Able to fault find and repair procedures and methods as well as the proper materials, tools and equipment utilized in plumbing repair and maintenance work.
• Able to know safe types of methods and requirements, procedures and equipment.
• Estimates labor, material and total cost of installation and repair tasks.
• Able to trace the cause of problems on water well, sewer lift, plumbing and irrigation problems and subsequently make repairs.
• Familiar with planned Preventive Maintenance and Safety programs.
• Flexible and team player – able to work on own initiative.
• Good understanding of water treatment techniques and able to handle chemicals.
• Carries out guest room maintenance according to schedule program.
• Works closely with electrician to carry out electrical work when required, including functions and parties.
• Daily plumbing log sheet to be filled and temperature to be recorded.
• Works closely with peers to assist in their job when assigned by supervisor.
• Able to maintains records and reports of water systems operations.
• Keeps all necessary tools in good working condition, keep their working place neat and clean.
• Able to work in full cooperation with other workers.
• Understand the Raffles Brand and operating standards.
• Participate and assist in other projects as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 5 years plumbing installation or maintenance experience in Industrial/Commercial Projects. Luxury Hotels experience preferred.
• Good all-round practical trade skills inclusive fabrication, installation and maintenance.
• Secondary School + Technical College or equal.
• Trade Certificates, City & Guild certifications or equal.
• Can speak and write basic English.

Additional Information

Raffles Dubai Sheikh Rashid Road, Wafi121800 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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