Company DescriptionA surprising, chic merging of Asian style with an Egyptian aesthetic, Raffles Dubai is a 5-star luxury hotel perfectly positioned in the heart of the city , delivering impeccable service and sophisticated style.Job DescriptionThe Painter / Carpenter position is assigned to perform carpentry and painting jobs. This position would be responsible for the maintenance and repair of interior design, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) cosmetic appearances for the hotel facility. Examples would include wood finishes, painted surfaces, vinyl wall coverings, glass and carpet. He will be responsible for the completion of other services or duties as requested by the Civil Supervisor, PPM or Maintenance Engineers.Key Roles & Responsibilities Performs works following safe work practices and procedures Responds immediately to all work requests which concern Health and Safety Ensures environmentally friendly practices are followed when handling chemicals, paints, varnishes, strippers, and other finishing products Responds to guest requests promptly in a professional and courteous manner Maintains and repairs all civil, interior design, and Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment finishes Ensures the optimum condition and appearance all civil, interior design, and Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment finishes by following the preventive maintenance program Evaluates and appropriately responds to equipment usage Completes all work orders with due diligenceDaily Maintains the Civil log book highlighting problems and solutions; and activitiesMaintain equipment catalog and finishes/color directoriesActively participates in the monthly departmental meeting by providing feedback and offering suggestions for improvement Completes tasks as assigned by Civil Supervisor, PPM or Maintenance Engineers. Reports and documents potential safety hazards Participates as directed in the emergency response teamQualificationsPHYSICAL: Good health, able to do heavy lifting and walk/stand for extended period oftimeEDUCATION: High School graduate, related technical or trades certificationLANGUAGE: English- oral and literateEXPERIENCE: At least 5 years experience as a civil technician, preferably in the hospitalityIndustry and/or in an engineering environmentOtherProficient in all manner of carpentry, interior design and FF&E repair, refurbishment, and maintenance plus basic knowledge of one other building operations skill set.The ability to use all general repair tools, read shop drawings and specifications, make rough estimates of required materials.operations and able to translate themThe ability to work independently with good interpersonal skillsA creative, practical and pro-active approach to problem solvingAn energetic and dynamic personalityAdditional InformationRaffles Dubai Sheikh Rashid Road, Wafi121800 Dubai, United Arab Emirates