At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere thats chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests expectations at every possible turn.
Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Towns waterfront, surrounded by restaurants, shopping, art and entertainment; on the doorstep of Table Mountain; and within easy reach of spectacular beaches, national parks, and winelands; One&Only Cape Town is the ultimate curator of discovery, from active adventures, to mindful moments and exclusive, tailored experiences. The warm South African charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guests every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, its our passion
Job Summary
The objective of the Electrician is to support the Engineering Management Team in ensuring that all maintenance, electrical maintenance and project work is carried out in a timely and efficient manner. Take responsibility for overseeing work taken on by Tradesmen and Trades Assistants, and ensuring that all work is carried out to the highest quality standard
Key Duties And Responsibilities
- The Electrician is responsible for ensuring that all electrically related maintenance and repairs are carried out in all areas of the O&O Cape Town, including the laundry, kitchens, rooms, food and beverage outlets, public areas, industrial and staff areas.
- Oversee all required works performed at specified intervals in line with the Engineering Departments preventative maintenance program
- Perform any necessary requirements in order to achieve compliance with local legislation and council laws, including electrical testing and tagging.
- Assist in any after-hours emergencies that may arise.
- Perform duties and tasks in accordance with both O&O Cape Town, and Engineering Department policies and procedures.
- Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by Maintenance Management, to be familiar with the buildings and public areas, all pieces of equipment and installation, pipe and cable routing, valves and control panels, ducting, dampers and electrical, water and gas meters.
- To continuously give feedback to the supervisor on tasks pertaining to the trade.
- To perform room maintenance as per Perfect Room Program checklist.
- To perform Public Areas Maintenance as per PAM program checklist.
- To fill and record any discrepancies found in the rooms and public areas and inform supervisor accordingly.
- Should be able to determine sources of possible defects in order to prevent unexpected breakdowns and perform proper repairs.
- Responsible for the tools provided by the hotel.
- Must be able to work without constant supervision.
- Ensure that safety aspects are looked at.
- Must be familiar with fire detection systems, firefighting and escape routes smoke and heat detectors, call points, fire hose reels and fire hydrants.
- To attend fire alarm calls out and assists as per fire alarm procedures.
- Ensure that emergency situations are dealt with tact and solved accordingly.
- Ensure that hotel assets are protected while performing duty.
- Must ensure that protective equipment is used wherever applicable.
- To maintain a clear and clean workplace.
- To attend week end and public holiday duties as per roster.
- To attend morning briefings and wrap up sessions in the afternoon.
- To assist work undergone by either outside contractors or in-house.
- Is expected to make him available at any time to carry out any job outside the scope of his daily work according to the needs of the operations or intervene personally on repair and maintenance work.
- To be able to work in team as required by the nature of the work for good functioning of operations and pertaining to guest satisfaction.
- To ensure that all maintenance requests are logged in the maintenance request book and communicated for action to the related person.
- To attend to daily maintenance requests as assigned.
- To fill in the maintenance request log book once job completed, providing all details as required in the log book.
- To be able to attend phone calls and liaise with guests as per company norms.
- Should have good communication skills with other departments relating to maintenance work.
- Assist in maintaining the required level of discipline within the department and rewarding high performance when appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with the minimum standards of legislation particularly where safety is involved.
- Be familiar with and observe all O&O Cape Town policies, as set out in the Employee Handbook.
- Should be able to complete work in a timely manner.
- Must be a trade tested electrical artisan.
- Fluent in written and spoken English, other languages are a distinctive advantage
- To be able work well under pressure & able to work shifts inclusive of weekends and public holidays
- Leadership
- Preventative maintenance management
- Budget management
- Show leadership skills
