Carpenter

Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair Hotel is a 620-room-and-suite upper upscale property. Catering for both business and leisure clientele. The hotel is located in Deira in the heart of Dubai and within easy reach of major tourist landmarks, leisure destinations and city services. It is linked to the Al Ghurair Shopping Centre, only 3 stops away on the Dubai Metro from the Dubai World Trade Centre and a 10 minute drive from Dubai International Airport.

As a Carpenter you are responsible to construct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.

What’s in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Environmental Social and Governance activities.

What you will be doing: 

• Carry out maintenance and repair works as required
• Carry out day to day maintenance within the hotel building where problems of a carpentry nature occur
• Fix shelving and cabinet construction
• Fix door locks and security items, as well as various types of windows and glazing
• Partition woodworking machinery and the minimal amount of general building
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools
• Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools and paneling
• Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel and sanding tool
• Carry out all works as per the country technical regulations and safety standards
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests’ and employees’ health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment
• Comply with the hotel environmental, health and safety policies and procedures

• Minimum 02 years’ experience in the position
• Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Experience in the field is a strong asset

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

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Visa requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai. Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair will cover visa costs and flights for selected candidates from place of origin.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
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