Job Description

Additional Information

Job Number

25133034

Job Category

Rooms & Guest Services Operations

Location

Protea Hotel Mahikeng, 80 Nelson Mandela Drive, Mahikeng, South Africa, South Africa, 2745

Schedule

Full Time

Located Remotely?

N

Position Type

Non-Management

POSITION SUMMARY

Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Fix minor plumbing problems such as unclogging drains, plunging toilets, and repairing leaky spigots and faucets. Perform miscellaneous minor repairs such as tightening loose toilet seats, changing light bulbs, and patching holes in walls. Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities. Communicate with guests/customers when necessary to resolve maintenance issues.


Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, and assist individuals with disabilities. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladder. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

CRITICAL TASKS

Safety and Security


Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor. Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment. Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury. Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters). Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel. Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines. Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.
Policies and Procedures


Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers. Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information. Follow company and department policies and procedures. Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Guest Relations


Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner. Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically-impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones). Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible. Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.




Communication


Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language. Exchange information with other employees using electronic devices (e.g., pagers and two-way radios, email). Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.
Working with Others


Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect. Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments. Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.
Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement


Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Physical Tasks


Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Move up and down a ladder. Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Install, Maintain, and Repair Items


Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work. Ensure that all flammable materials are stored in OSHA and EPA approved containment devices. Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Carry all equipment (e.g., keys, phones, pager, tools, radio) in order to maintain preparedness to carry out work tasks at all times. Perform miscellaneous minor repairs such as tightening loose toilet seats, changing light bulbs, and patching holes in walls. Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
Maintain Building and Property


Report any serious maintenance problems, unusual findings, or safety hazards immediately to the manager/supervisor. Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment.
Maintain Records or Logs


Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
Coordinate with Others


Communicate with customers when necessary to resolve maintenance issues.
Plumbing


Fix minor plumbing problems such as unclogging drains, plunging toilets, and repairing leaky spigots and faucets using appropriate techniques.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Skills


Team Work Customer Service Orientation Diversity Relations
Personal Attributes


Safety Orientation Dependability Integrity Positive Demeanor
Tools and Equipment


Personal Protective Equipment Hand/Power Tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.


Related Work Experience: No related work experience.


Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.


License or Certification: None





At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.


Protea Hotels by Marriott is the leading hospitality brand in Africa and one of the most widely recognized hospitality brands on the continent, with over 60 hotels across South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda. If you have a passion for delivering every guest a personalized service experience and desire to be part of the 'Coolest Hotel Brand in South Africa', join the Protea Hotels by Marriott team today! In joining Protea Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

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