Senior Mason - Hotel Engineering

About the role

JW Marriott in Accra is hiring a full-time, non-management Senior Mason to handle guest repair requests and maintenance issues with little to no supervision. The role covers MEP systems, preventive maintenance, and supporting the Engineer on Duty.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to guest repair requests and resolve maintenance issues with guests and customers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication, and visually inspect tools, equipment and machines.
• Carry equipment, identify and operate shut-off valves, and maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps and motors, plumbing (plunge toilets, unclogging drains), electrical items, lamps, switches and outlets, and other guestroom items.
• Program TVs, assist with surface preparation and painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, and clean up after repairs.
• Use the Lockout/Tagout system before maintenance work and follow safety and security policies.
• Work with engineering computer programs for preventative maintenance and energy management, and perform mid-level troubleshooting of hotel MEP systems.
• Train and mentor other engineers, and perform Engineer on Duty duties including readings and rounds.
• Welcome guests, assist people with disabilities and uphold quality standards.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and vocational or technical background preferred.
• At least 2 years of hotel engineering/maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in general maintenance, surface preparation and painting preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• No supervisory experience required.

Required skills

• Basic ability to repair or replace PVC copper pipe, including soldering.
• Proficiency in one of: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems, carpentry, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation or building management; above-average skills in two more and basic in the rest.
• Solid knowledge of safe use of hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of engineering computer programs for preventative maintenance and energy management.
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification and applicable state/federal certification or licensing.