Hotel Electrician

Job description

Scope And General Purpose Of Job

Expected to repair, maintain, install and monitor Hotel Electrical Equipment and Machinery throughout the hotel and respond to emergency requests promptly.

Key Duties

· Keep all Hotel Electrical equipment in good state of repair with minimum downtime by providing day-to-day maintenance.

· Complete maintenance work orders from all departments on a timely basis by following hotels standard operating procedures.

· Continually work towards and support the improvement of engineering service to guests, other departments and fellow staff.

· Be prepared to work night shift.

· Produce and maintain sound electrical connections to minimize the probability of failure and maximize usability of electricity in all facilities.

· Assemble and install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.

· Get a good understanding of other services apart from those within your trade.

· Promptly update the job card system once work is completed.

· Ability to interpret readings from meters & gauges and other measuring units.

· To be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency.

· Routinely inspect electrical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances to Identify faults or hazards before they become costly breakdowns.

· Troubleshooting system failures and complete root cause analysis

· Providing suggestions for electrical equipment replacement.

· Follow set out maintenance programs to prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning DBs and ensure all connections are sound.

· Conduct inspection tours to ensure that electrical equipment and lighting is working properly.

· Complete the preventative maintenance schedule and technical reports as and when required.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

· Minimum 5 “O” level subjects including Mathematics and English

· Class 1 Electrician Certificate from a recognized college.

· A Higher National Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering is an added advantage

· Full Apprenticeship training is an added advantage

· Profound knowledge of local electrical standards and IEE regulations

· Minimum 3 years experience post training

· Having experience in a similar position and industry is an added advantage.

· Computer literacy is a must as you shall be required to use computerised maintenance programs.