General Maintenance Technician

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.

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

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