Job Description
Company Description Fairmont Dallas, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, offers 545 elegant guestrooms and suites, with over 73,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. For over 50 years, Fairmont Dallas has been the setting for countless civic, social cultural, convention and corporate events, setting the stage for countless memories.
Job Description The painter is responsible for the repair, maintenance, upkeep and replacement of the property's cosmetic materials (interior/exterior painting, patching of woodwork and furniture refinishing), in accordance with hotel standards, and in compliance with the city/state/federal inspection codes (i.e. health and sanitation, fire/life safety, etc.). Participate in the preventive maintenance program of all-building equipment, guestrooms, meeting rooms, ballrooms, and all areas of the hotel (i.e. laundry/valet, kitchens, stewarding, restaurants, outlets, fitness center, pool, carriage entrance, etc.). Will also assist in other areas of Engineering as assigned.
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
- Start to become familiar with and understand al the systems (i.e. electrical distribution and lighting, swimming pool, TV antenna, fire/life safety and emergency generator, central plant, laundry/valet, kitchen, HVAC and refrigeration, etc.) associated with the all hotel operations.
- Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
- Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
- Receive daily work assignments from Chief Engineer/Supervisor and review priorities and special projects.
- Organize materials, tools and equipment to perform daily assignments.
- Maintain time lines and work schedule in accordance with the preventive maintenance program.
- Check work orders and Engineering department service request log for maintenance deficiency calls or for any problems. Make rounds checking these problem areas; note any touch-up needs or/and safety concerns in the hotel.
- Maintain par stock levels of standard paint, brushes, wallpapers, stains, sign lettering and other supplies. Communicate requisition needs to Chief Engineer/Supervisor.
- Maintain some knowledge of:
- Appropriate paint and adhesive types for various surfaces.
- Ventilation of and storage of flammable and toxic materials.
- Repair and maintain all painted surfaces and items, including preparation and installation of all types of latex, enamels, etc.
- Strip and refinish guestroom furniture.
- Maintain for the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools, (i.e. brushes, rollers, paint sprayers, trays, ladders, scaffolds, etc.) and supplies.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.
- Certification or completion of seminars for specialized training.
- Ability to perform basic carpentry skills.
- Some basic working knowledge of different types of paints and their applications.
- Some basic knowledge of all tools and equipment respective to job functions.
- Ability to interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
- Some knowledge of proper chemical handling and disposal.
- Ability to understand job related English both verbal and non-verbal.
- Provide legible communication and directions.
- Compute basic mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).
Additional Information
What's in it for you: - Paid time off
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
- Complimentary Shift Meal
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academy designed to sharpen your skills
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Planet 21
- Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities
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Job Tags
Worldwide, Flexible hours, Shift work,