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Mechanical Engineer
Job No. 10/2012
Work Location: Hilton Nairobi
Principle Responsibilities & Position Purpose: The Mechanical
Engineer is responsible for Service and maintenance of Laundry & Kitchen
Equipment including all plumbing and mechanical works.
Essential Functions:
Specifically,
the successful candidate will be responsible for performing the following tasks
to the highest standards:
- Observing all
periodic preventive maintenance on all equipments in the Kitchen and
Laundry (Gas cookers, Mixers, Dish washing machine, presses, washing
machines etc) as assigned by the supervisor or the Engineer.
- Carries out
repair works on all mechanical equipments and appliances.
- Handles all
Maintenance requests requiring mechanical expertise.
- Carries out
repair and maintenance of all plumbing fittings and installations within
the building.
- Carries out any
minor mechanical installation, welding brazing and fabrication works
within the Hotel.
- To have full
working knowledge of all systems within the hotel that fall under his/her
responsibility.
Qualification Standards:
- Degree in
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
- Experience in
electrical and/or mechanical systems is essential.
- Minimum of 2
years experience in the same capacity.
- Excellent
knowledge of electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems.
- Must be
conversant with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007.
- Candidates with
experience in Hospitality industry will hold an added advantage.
Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Positive
attitude and good communication skills.
- Commitment to
delivering a high level of customer service.
- Excellent
grooming standards.
- Flexibility to
respond to a range of different work situations.
- Ability to work
under pressure and under own initiative.
Application Process:
Excellent
future career opportunities are available within the organization.
Compensation
and benefits are commensurate with background and experience.
Interested
candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV to
Nairobi_Recruitment@hilton.com before end of day 31st December 2012.
Hilton Nairobi is an
equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing in any form will lead to
automatic disqualification.
