Handyman

Job Number 24093042

Job Category Engineering & Facilities

Location The Westin Cape Town, Convention Square, Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Non-Management

Position Summary

Function

Are you ready to grow your dream career!! Join our amazing team and help deliver unforgettable service and create memorable experiences. We are recruiting for a fun, energetic, innovative and enthusiastic Handyman, with a positive attitude. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, the successful incumbent will be required to maintain the appearance of the built environment including but not exclusive to all guest rooms, public and back of house areas, paint and wood, plumbing, heating, furniture and fittings and basic electrical repairs as well as maintain the quality and standards of the Westin Cape Town.

What We Offer

• Market related salary
• Learning and development opportunities through online platforms, on the job trainings and classroom-based courses
• Discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage and spa in Marriott International portfolio
• Wellbeing activities and sustainability initiatives through the Take Care and 360 programs
• On Property Caf
• Medical Aid Company
• Provident Fund Company Benefits
• Associate Uniform and Laundry service thereof
• Employee Well-being Programme
• Staff Transport

Requirements Experience & Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in a similar position
• Must be prepared to work shifts and weekend duty departmental cycles and after-hours coverage of the hotel maintenance as per operational requirements essential.
• Professional disposition
• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Customer and Service Delivery focused.
• Ability to perform physically challenging tasks.
• Ensure uniform, personal appearance and hygiene is clean and professional at all times.
• Be able to work within a team.
• Attention to detail pertaining to area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all daily duties as set out in departmental duties and requirements.
• Be conversant with the BMS for the effective control of utilities.
• Operation and maintenance of all equipment pertaining to heating, air-conditioning electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• To control abuse and breakages of equipment and to ensure all equipment and tools are handled and stored correctly.
• To be familiar with and understand the use of all spares and tools under positions control.
• Participation in and contribution to the effective implementation and completion to standards of preventative maintenance programs for the hotel.
• Be prepared to perform other duties comparable to the above as these only describe primary.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brands unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.