Facilities Technician

THE GROUP 

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and nine residences in 24 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense of place. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.  

THE RESIDENCES

Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue, located at 685 54th Street at the center of New York City’s premier Fifth Avenue retail shopping corridor.  The site is a short walking distance from Central Park and world-famous landmarks such as Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and St. Patrick’s cathedral.  Featuring 65 spacious apartments, residents will enjoy a luxurious way of life with exquisite interiors, a rooftop pool, fitness and wellness center, and private dining. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES  include but not limited to:

 

• Execute Standard Operating Procedures developed by Facilities Manager.  
  
  
• Execute Policy and Procedures for engineering practice developed by Facilites Manager. 
  
  
• Execute preventive maintenance programs developed by the Facilities Manager. 
  
  
• Conduct day to day operation of various Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning) systems for the residence. 
  
  
• Conduct Inventory of material and spare parts used within the process of maintenance. 
  
  
• Work closely with Residential colleagues to solve day to day operational issues. 
  
  
• Participate in fire drills, testing of Fire, Life, Health and Safety systems. 
  
  
• Participate in departmental meetings, seminars, training etc. 
  
  
• Maintain all equipment and systems functioning to its optimum benefit. 
  
  

• Conduct preventive maintenance work and provide input for long-term planning to the enhancement of the residence. 
  
  
• Assist with protection during move-ins/move-outs. 
  
  
• Oversight and maintaining fire, life and safety equipment, building patrols under Facilities Manager directives. 
  
  

 

Essential 

• Minimum of 2-5 years in working with basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing equipment and systems. 
  
  
• A minimum of 2-5 years in working within and engineering environment.
  
  
• Must possess a basic knowledge of Building systems.
  
  
• Basic knowledge of various painting and finishing work. 
  
  
• Must possess a Luxury hotel or Residential background. 
  
  
• Must possess some background in working with Fire, Life, Health and Safety systems. 
  
  
• Must possess some background in working with BMS (Building Management systems). 
  
  
• Must possess basic knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Windows etc. (latest version) 
  
  
• Good verbal and written skills in the English language 
  
  
• Experience with 2-way radio systems.   
  
  

 

• Able to multi-task and remain composed at all times. 
  
  
• Able to work well in a team environment. 
  
  
• Must be professional and possess excellent presentation, communication, organization, and effective time-management skills.  
  
  
• Flexible schedules and hours, and a willingness to work on weekends & holidays is required.  
  
  

• Professional appearance and demeanor in coordination with Mandarin Oriental standards      
  
  

Desirable Skills  

• Multilingual  
  
  
• First Aid and CPR qualifications.   
  
  
• Certificate of Fitness holder (S-95) 
  
  

Advertised: 01 Dec 2023 Eastern Standard Time
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