Engineering Painter

About the role

The Engineering Painter is responsible for the repair, maintenance and painting of public areas, guest rooms, back‑of‑house spaces, plant rooms and building exteriors at a Fairmont hotel. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, the role ensures high‑quality workmanship and timely response to technical queries.

Key responsibilities

• Perform painting, colour coding, mixing, tinting and timber treatments across all hotel areas.
• Control paint stock, verify deliveries against purchase orders and conduct month‑end stock takes.
• Carry out daily checks on rooms, lighting, signage and painted surfaces, reporting any defects.
• Assist with fault finding, emergency procedures and general maintenance of hotel equipment.

Required profile

• Matric (Grade 12) minimum; related qualification advantageous.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar hospitality or construction painting role.
• Good knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and general maintenance.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Required skills

• Painting techniques, colour coding, mixing, tinting and timber treatments.
• Knowledge of paints, their uses and related products.
• Basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry skills.
• Stock control and inventory management for paint supplies.