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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. NOVOTEL
  4. Engineering & Maintenance

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PULLMAN PULLMAN NAIROBI WESTLANDS, Nairobi, Kenya

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REF36177K

Shift/Duty Engineer (Pre-Opening)

Region

MEA SPAC



Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.


Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a Duty/Shift Engineer to handle all the maintenance issues around our hotel, making sure our guests stay safe and comfortable.

What you’ll do…

  • Responsible for maintenance issues within the hotel
  • Perform daily checks around the hotel.
  • Respond quickly to all maintenance requests and concerns from guests and team members following the hotel reporting procedure.
  • Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required.
  • Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel.
  • Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers.
  • Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and act when any unsafe situations arise.
  • Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.
  • Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
  • Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor degree of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related studies.
  • At least 3 years of related work experience in a 4/5* Hotel.
  • Know your way around Health and Safety in the workplace.
  • Having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
  • Open to new ideas.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

  • At  Accor, we are Heartists!  Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists
  • Every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other.  

We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding!

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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