Engineering Technician - Carpenter
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About the Role
IHG Hotels & Resorts is looking for an Engineering Technician - Carpenter to inspect, repair, and maintain wooden furniture and fixtures in guest rooms and public areas. The role requires 2-3 years of carpentry experience, technical skills in working with various materials, and a focus on safety and guest satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
- Inspect and repair wooden furniture (beds, tables, chairs, wardrobes, doors)
- Tighten loose joints, fix broken handles, hinges, or locks
- Repair or replace damaged wooden panels, skirting boards, and moldings
- Attend guest room maintenance calls related to carpentry issues
- Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance on wooden items
- Assist in installation of new fixtures, fittings, and furniture
- Cut, shape, and assemble wood and other materials based on technical specifications
- Modify or adjust furniture and partitions as per banquet and event requirements
- Follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
- Maintain carpentry tools and equipment in good working condition
- Keep the carpentry workshop clean and organized
- Coordinate with other engineering staff for multidisciplinary maintenance tasks
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate or Engineering related work experience
- 2 3 years previous experience in a similar role
- Proven experience as skilled carpenter
- Hands on experience in working with various carpentry materials
- Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques
- Willingness to follow safety guidelines always
- Good knowledge of English
- Basic math skills and good understanding of measurements
- Good physical condition and endurance
- Capable of climbing ladders and working at heights
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Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and repair wooden furniture (beds, tables, chairs, wardrobes, doors).
- Tighten loose joints, fix broken handles, hinges, or locks.
- Repair or replace damaged wooden panels, skirting boards, and moldings.
- Attend guest room maintenance calls related to carpentry issues (e.g., jammed doors, loose drawers).
- Ensure prompt and professional service to minimize guest inconvenience.
- Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance on wooden items in guest rooms and public areas.
- Ensure doors and wardrobes are well aligned and smoothly operable.
- Assist in the installation of new fixtures, fittings, and furniture.
- Cut, shape, and assemble wood and other materials based on technical specifications.
- Modify or adjust furniture and partitions as per banquet and event requirements.
- Provide quick fixes before/during events for seamless guest experience.
- Follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Education
- High School graduate or any equivalent vocational training certificate or possess Engineering related work experience
Experience
- 2 3 years previous experience in a similar role
Technical Skills
- Capable of climbing ladders and working at heights
- Proven experience as skilled carpenter
- Hands on experience in working with various carpentry materials
- Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques
- Willingness to follow safety guidelines always
- Good knowledge of English
- Basic math skills and good understanding of measurements
- Good physical condition and endurance
Personal Attributes
- ‘Can do’ attitude and have a drive for results
- Professionally groomed
- Able to multi task and work under time constraints
- Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
- Ability to be a clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgments.
- Ability to focus attention on detail, speed and accuracy.
- Adaptable to change
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