Technician - The St. Regis Singapore

About the role

The St. Regis Singapore is looking for a technician to handle guest repair requests and general maintenance at its hotel on 29 Tanglin Road. The position is full time, non-management and based on site.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve guest repair requests and communicate with guests and customers about maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication, and visually inspect tools, equipment and machines.
• Carry equipment such as tools and radios, and identify, locate and operate shut-off valves and utility shut-offs.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, requisition parts and supplies, and share daily activities and problems with other shifts.
• Perform surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, and replace light bulbs and A/C filters, then clean up the work area.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair equipment, plumbing (plunge toilets, unclog drains), electrical components, lamps, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, switches and outlets, and other guestroom items.
• Program TVs, do general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory, and use the Lockout/Tagout system before maintenance work.
• Repair interior and exterior landscaping and sprinklers, and enter air handler schedules and make temperature changes on a computer.
• Welcome guests, anticipate their needs, assist people with disabilities and follow safety, security and company policies.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Some experience in general maintenance, exterior and interior surface preparation and painting preferred.
• Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance is a plus.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Driver's license required.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge or ability to learn air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation and building basics.
• Basic computer skills, including inputting air handler schedules and changing temperatures.