Building Operator - Level One

For more than a century, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is Bermuda's only luxury urban resort. Our world-class accommodations, internationally revered modern art collection, celebrated restaurants, spa, and more, are why we appeal to Bermuda’s luxury travelers, as well as our magical team of colleagues.

Here at the iconic “Pink Palace” we embrace the spirit of being unique, passionate, pleasant, while keen on turning moments into memories for our guests – the Fairmont way. 

As a member of our Princess Team, all Heartists are valued and recognized, the same as our guests and local communities. Consider joining us, if you enjoy:

• Connecting guests to the extraordinary place we call home
• Discovering a broad offering of career paths
• Learning and thriving among a group of international hospitality professionals
• Being passionate about people and attentive to the world - we are globetrotters!
• Going beyond the walls of our hotel to support our community
• Taking pride in our differences

Then this could be THE perfect opportunity for you, and we cannot wait to welcome you.

#WeAreHamiltonPrincess

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, engaging and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Demonstrate Accor core values in all interactions
• Establish and maintain quantitative standards of performance and utilize performance management principles to maximize productivity
• Assist guests regarding property facilities in an informative and helpful way
• Respond promptly to service requests from all facility departments and outlets.
• Ensure all physical operations including Propane Gas Equipment, Plumbing, Water Treatment and Supply, Laundry Systems and Utilities are maintained to standard
• Ensure routine preventative maintenance of systems and equipment are maintained, documented and resolved promptly according to equipment standard requirements
• Assist with monitoring and managing a cost effective energy management programme and monitor the hotel’s Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Conduct regular inspections of facility and surrounding areas and perform maintenance and service as required
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs

• Assist with developing and monitoring an effective inventory control process for designated supplies
• Ensure that collaborative working relationships are established and maintained with relevant vendors
• Assist with hotel compliance to all Government regulations pertaining to building code requirements, health, fire and life safety programmes
• Ensure prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, colleagues and management of the Hotel
• Comply with OSHA regulations, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and safety precautions
• Actively participate in the hotel’s energy management, emergency preparedness, occupational health & safety and environmental programmes
• Strict adherence to all Health & Safety training, guidelines and work practices previous, during and following an epidemic (whether local or global) that are established by Accor, local government, international bodies including the World Health Organization (WHO) and Center for disease control (CDC).
• Perform any other duties, tasks, training and assignments within your department as required

Qualifications:

• A 1st Class Power Engineering is preferred; in the absence of certification, the candidate must have the ability to obtain certification within a timeframe set by the hotel 
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude is required, a Degree/diploma in Engineering, Building Management, Mechanics or appliance trade certification is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar position within a luxury hotel is required
• Proven record of sound technical judgment and working knowledge of Building Systems and Testing Equipment
• Provide Health & Safety certification and adhere to the policies and procedures, including emergency procedures, hurricane preparedness, loss prevention protocols, WHMIS, MSDS etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all regulations such as building codes, fire and health department requirements
• Ability to read, understand and interpret Engineering and Building Blueprints
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Strong organizational, project management, analytical and problem solving skills is an asset
• Must be computer literate and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and awareness of cutting edge facilities and energy management technologies and strategies
• Commitment to advanced training and development of Building Systems technologies is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak English fluently
• Strong work ethic, highly responsible, reliable with the ability to be flexible and work extended hours including evenings, public holidays and weekends as required        

• Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

  • Walking, standing, bending, pushing and pulling anywhere from 2 – 6 hours a day 
  • Requires constant repetitive motion
  • Environmental stress is high – work in extreme weather conditions, high noise level and utilize hazardous machinery