Engineering Painter

About the role

Cape Grace, a Fairmont managed hotel in Cape Town, is looking for an Engineering Painter. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, the painter is responsible for repairing, maintaining and painting public areas, guest rooms, back-of-house areas, plant rooms and building exteriors, while keeping hotel standards high and solving technical problems relating to the building and its contents.

Key responsibilities

• Check delivery notes against purchase orders and verify the accuracy of invoices.
• Ensure accurate stock control and monthly stock takes of paint stores and sundries, and control paint usage to minimise wastage.
• Carry out daily checks on rooms, lighting, signage and all painted surfaces, and maintain cleanliness and upkeep of all areas.
• Perform fault finding and resolving, and keep hotel equipment in good working condition to prevent breakdowns.
• Uphold health and safety regulations and help manage emergencies such as blocked drains, burst pipes, fires and electrical failures.
• Follow the work scheduling and job card system, hotel policies and procedures, and attend training and departmental meetings.
• Co-operate with other departments on cross-training and implement new ideas for improving products and services.

Required profile

• Matric/Grade 12 is a prerequisite; a related qualification is highly advantageous.
• At least 2 years in a similar position.
• Previous hospitality experience is advantageous.
• Fluent English (verbal and written); a second language is an asset.
• Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying, and occasional use of ladders, stairwells and ramps.
• Only South African citizens, permanent residents or people with valid work authorisation in South Africa will be considered; work visas are not sponsored.

Required skills

• Proficiency in painting, including paint technique, colour coding, mixing, application, tinting and timber treatments.
• Good knowledge of paints, their uses and related products.
• Reasonable knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, construction and general maintenance.