Carpenter - Waldorf Astoria

Job Description

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Carpenter
, and finishes are well-maintained and visually appealing – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

As a Carpenter, you will be responsible for maintaining the building and facilities, build required items, and maintain carpentry tools to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Carpenter will also be required to prepare preventative maintenance schedules and perform inspections. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Maintaining the building and facilities including doors, windows, furniture and other items
• Complete the Guest room maintenance schedule on time
• Build required items including specialty furniture
• Operate and maintain carpentry tools and equipment
• Assist with the delivery of other related services
• Keep a daily log of tasks
• Prepare a preventative maintenance schedule
• Take measurements, install fixtures, and make necessary adjustments
• Ensure quality inspections are carried out in line with company standards
• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Follow all Health and Safety rules within the Department and the hotel

What It Takes to Make the Stay

• Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance
• A trade qualification (proof of qualification may be required) as a Carpenter
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently or without close supervision and within established time frames