Vacancy title:
A/C & Ref Engineering Technician

Jobs at:
InterContinental Hotels Group

Deadline of this Job:
15th October 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 27th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

InterContinental Nairobi is situated along City Hall way in Nairobi overlooking the City and a 5 minutes drive from the City Centre. The Hotel is located 16kms from JKIA Airport which is a 30 minutes drive. The Parliament buildings are a short stroll away, the Kenyatta International Conference Centre is right next door and Nairobi National Park, Museum Hill and the Elephant Orphanage are within easy reach.
The Hotel is an ideal venue for experiencing great room comfort, has excellent Banquet and Catering facilities, having one of the largest ballrooms in Nairobi and it boasts of 3 Restaurants and 2 Bars.

JOB DETAILS:
What’s your passion? Whether you’re into tennis, billiards or karaoke, at the InterContinental Hotels Group we’re interested in who you are. At IHG hotels we apply the same amount of care and passion to our jobs as we do to our hobbies – people who put their guests at the heart of everything they do. And we’re looking for more people like your self to join our friendly and professional team. At the moment we’re looking for A/C & Ref Engineering Technician to join our energetic, enthusiastic and passionate team at InterContinental Nairobi.

InterContinental Hotels are synonymous with excellence in customer service. At the InterContinental Nairobi, we commit ourselves in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, providing personalized service, anticipating and fulfilling our customers’ needs.

InterContinental Nairobi has, for years been an oasis for business travelers’ as well as those who want to experience the wonders of Africa.

Your day to day
In this position under the general guidelines and supervision of the Chief Engineer and within the established InterContinental Hotels Group and local hotel policies and procedures will be responsible for maintaining all aspects of A/C and Refrigeration and regularity within the hotel premises.

Ensure the smooth conduct of the shift through customer focused service delivery and effective staff supervision. Duties and Responsibilities FINANCIAL RETURNS Participates in energy conservations through proper control of operation schedule.

Carry out proper scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce the breakdowns and maintenance costs. PEOPLE Work very closely with the superiors and subordinates Maintains clean work area and follows the safe work environment always GUEST EXPERIENCE Attends the guest complaints in timely manner without hindering the guest satisfaction RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS Do a daily walk around the a/c machinery to ensure good working condition and prevent losses Complies with hotel FLS and other standard policies and procedures. ACCOUNTABILITY Will be responsible for the proper maintenance of A/C & Refrigeration Equipments and to ensure to keep the equipments are in good working condition.

What we need from you
A Colleague who promotes the IHG Culture around the Winning Ways of Do the Right Thing, Show We Care, Aim Higher, Celebrate Difference and Work Better Together.

Knowledge of;

•  Methods and techniques of repairing & maintaining Air conditioning & refrigeration equipment & related facilities.
  
•  Recommended and approved refrigerants used in hotel industry equipments.
  
•  HCCP Food Quality management system requirements.
  
•  Safety requirements for work at height, work on energized & pressurized systems.
  
•  Copper pipe & fittings & joining techniques.
  
•  Gauge water meter reading/ Gauge pressure and temperature readings.
  
•  Technical diploma certificate holder with bias on mechanical Engineering _ Air conditioning & refrigeration option and more than three years experience in hospitality industry.
  
• Or technical artisan certificate with more than 5 years experience on Ac & R maintenance & installation in hospitality industry.
  
•  Basic electrical wiring training and national trade test on electrical wiring is an added advantage for this role.
  
•  Experience on Chillers service & maintenance required.
  What we offer
  

In return we will offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we’ll give you Room to be yourself.