Painter - Engineering

Nestled in the city's heart, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, offers a stunning fusion of modern design with a touch of oriental flair, redefining hospitality standards.

With unparalleled views of Dubai's skyline, the iconic Burj Khalifa, and the sparkling Arabian Sea, this urban retreat offers 224 luxury Residences and 259 Rooms & Suites.

Going beyond traditional hospitality, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, it's not just a hotel but a lifestyle destination, offering relaxation, luxury, and memorable experiences.

Painter is mainly responsible for any painting and other related works for the maintenance of hotel structure’s interior, exterior and other surfaces for practical and aesthetic benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints/instructions and examine surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary
• Make on-site preparations such as building scaffolding, covering fixtures etc.
• Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint, minor drywall, wood trim repair, complete and thorough cleanup etc.
• Fill cracks and holes with appropriate material (e.g. plaster)
• Mix and match paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture
• Paint, apply varnish and other finishes on various surfaces
• Order appropriate material/s from the store
• Take and adhere to all health and safety precautions
• Carry out the maintenance of equipment
• Order and replace the correct spares of equipment as needed
• Perform scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) works in hotel rooms, and/or public areas as required (e.g. inspections, upholstery, touch-up painting, replacing light fixtures, repairing, grouting etc.)
• Maintain, repair and clean all guest rooms in accordance with the property PPM procedures and standard guidelines
• Perform miscellaneous minor repairs such as tightening loose toilet seats, changing light bulbs, and patching holes in walls etc.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven experience as a painter
• Excellent knowledge of painting material and how to select, mix and apply them
• Solid knowledge of commercial and/or construction painting techniques
• Aptitude in using appropriate tools (brushes, caulking guns etc.)
• Good basic math skills
• Manual dexterity with excellent balance to work on scaffolding, ladders etc.
• Conscientious with great attention to detail
• High school diploma; successful completion of an apprenticeship