Carpenter

Roles and responsibilities

A Carpenter is responsible for maintaining the building and facilities to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while building required items and preparing preventative maintenance schedules.

What will I be doing?

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

• Construction and Installation:

  • Construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, and other materials.
  • Work on various projects, including framing, cabinetry, and roofing.

• Blueprint Interpretation:

  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical drawings to determine specifications and layout.
  • Plan and execute work based on project requirements and timelines.

• Measurement and Cutting:

  • Measure, cut, and shape wood and other materials with precision using hand tools and power tools.
  • Ensure all measurements are accurate to meet project specifications.

• Joinery:

  • Perform various types of joinery, such as dovetailing, mortise and tenon, and doweling.
  • Use adhesives, screws, nails, and other fasteners to assemble and secure structures.

Desired candidate profile

A Carpenter serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• 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 timeframes