HVAC & Refrigeration Technician at - Nairobi, Kenya - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Description

The Fairmont Norfolk is a historic hotel in Nairobi, Kenya and is owned by the luxury hotel chain, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.

The hotel has 170 rooms, 4 restaurants, and consists of 5 main blocks, each ranging from 1 to 2 stories high.

The hotel has a signature Tudor style of architecture that has been maintained since its original construction
Summary

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Engineering, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Report to the Maintenance Supervisor, sign in the Engineering log book, and attend briefings.
Repair and maintain all HVAC, Refrigeration, and related items, - e.g. motors, switchgear, cabling etc.
Repair and maintain HVAC and Refrigeration electric/electronic controls.
Repair and maintain other items as designated by the Cluster Chief Engineer.
Report all difficulties/shortcomings requests to the Cluster Chief Engineer or Supervisor as appropriate.
To ensure that preventive maintenance schedules for all equipments are followed.
Identify equipment or installations that require maintenance and bring such to the attention of the Supervisor.
Maintain HVAC and Refrigeration jobs records and logs as needed.
Regular maintenance of equipments as per list/checklist provided
Ensure that all areas are inspected as per the provided checklist and correct information reflected

Ensure that all maintenance requests related to electrical section are handled daily with all guest requests being given first priority.

Work with the other supervisors in other departments in resolving guests' complaints and other Engineering related tasks.
Service and repair of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment.
Maintain and conform to the Room Perfect Program.
Ensure that Purchase requests form raised has detailed specifications on part/product required.
Drive implementation of energy and cost cutting measures.
Work accurately and professionally to avert repeat jobs.
Adhere to preventive maintenance schedule to avoid major breakdowns.
Involved in energy saving programme.
Ensure assignments are accurately and professionally done first time.
Offers suggestions to the Cluster Chief Engineer on ways of improving on energy saving and utility control.
Perform other duties requested by the Cluster Chief Engineer or the Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – speciality HVAC and refrigeration
Has knowledge and experience of hotel facilities
Has knowledge and experience in HVAC works
Good spoken English
Conversant with relevant emergency procedures.
Knowledge of relevant safety and security procedures.
Knowledge of relevant guest interactive procedures.