The incumbent will report to the General Manager and assist the Group Chief Engineer in overall day to day operations and maintenance of the Club plant and equipment in accordance with the set guidelines as per the Equipment manual and the standard Operating Procedures.
Hotel Overview: The Fairmont Mara Safari Club has opened following an extensive renovation program. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, and on the edge of the world’s Seventh “New” Wonder of the World – the Masai Mara – Fairmont Mara Safari Club is the epitome of tented luxury. The main lodge at the center of camp hosts an indoor restaurant, bar and library with Internet access to keep the relatives up to date with safari adventures. A spacious outside deck overhangs the river and leads to a heated pool, complete with bar and private massage tents.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Complies with the company’s code of ethics, employee hand book and Kenyan Law.
Adopts a hands on approach to operations, be visible and monitor staff to achieve optimum results.
Monitors the personnel of these operations to ensure guest receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition.
Assumes overall responsibility for maintaining presentation standards to ensure facilities, OS&E; and FF&E; are clean, in good repair and well maintained.
Monitors and controls the inventories of operating supplies and monitoring set control system follow up.
Is responsible for the guest complaint (Glitch) follow up and guest complaint recovery process within ENG division.
Maintains a high standard of personal hygiene, dress, uniform and body language.
Attends meetings as required by the General Manager
Ensures that all activities are carried out honestly, ethically and within the parameters of the Kenyan Laws, hotel rules and regulations policies
Ensures quality management and continuous improvement of internal systems and procedures.
Maintains complete knowledge of all hotel services, features and hours of operations.
Communicates Eng activities to all departments concerned to ensure the smooth flow of operations and its flawless execution.
Study, evaluate and review the operation constantly in order to ensure the highest standards are met at all times; proposing new trends /services to constantly improve product of guests services
Plans and co-ordinates in-house activities with relevant division heads.
Directs and supervises the implementation of an effective Trouble Report system, together with other day-to-day works of general maintenance and repair to ensure that the building, its contents and its surroundings are in good condition
Identifies and arranges for all work necessary to maintain a high standard whether mechanical, electrical or civil, to be completed on time.
Plays an active part in ensuring statutory testing of safety systems is carried out and properly recorded.
Maintains an efficient record/ filing system as necessary in his own office.
Produces a risk assessments including COSHH, PPE & Work Equipment.
Assesses the long-term requirements of the hotel, including overhaul/ rehabilitation programs or renewal/ replacement works etc…
Maintains a fire Log book including all statutory checks and inspections.
Draws up preventive maintenance schedules for every item of mechanical and electrical plant or equipment, including that of other Departments such as Laundry, Kitchen, Swimming Pool, etc., as well as major plant such as Chillers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Air handling units and Fans, Pumps, Automatic Control Systems, etc..
Incorporates these schedules into the development of a comprehensive preventive maintenance scheme; directs and supervises the work of his Assistant and team of skilled and semi-skilled tradesmen in its continuous implementation.
Provides competent hands-on skills to ensure all hotel systems including (but not limited to), electrical, sewage, plumbing, heating and lighting are maintained in good working order and to ensure any defects are corrected promptly and properly
Ensures all hotel fixtures, fittings and equipment are maintained in good working order and that defects are corrected promptly.
Conversant with the Nairobi City Council By-laws and NEMA regulations
Stays updated with the developments of Engineering trends worldwide and makes appropriate suggestions to the General Manager
Assists with hotel projects as may be required from time to time.
Follows up on any other tasks or duties as assigned by GM
Employee Status
Qualifications:
- Previous experience is an asset
- Possess a strong working knowledge
- Proven track record of cost control including, equipments, labour and wastage to meet the quality goals and the hotel’s financial goals.
- Enthusiastic with an outgoing personality who is very guest driven
- Demonstrate real passion for project Management, developing employees and experimenting with new trends
Visa Requirements:Must be eligible to work in Kenya
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ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That’s why you’ll find exceptional work opportunities – throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific – as well as industry – leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award – winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!
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