Summary
Accor is recruiting a Carpenter for FAENA The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. The role covers carpentry repairs, maintenance, installation, and furniture restoration across the hotel, including guest rooms and public areas. The successful candidate should have carpentry or woodworking skills, experience in a similar role, and the ability to use tools safely and follow measurements and technical instructions. A technical or vocational qualification is preferred; flexible hours, including shifts, weekends, and holidays, may be required.
The posting
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Company Description
The FAENA Movement is a journey of art, culture, and community. Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design, our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. We create spaces where dreams are brought to life—through bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose.
As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, FAENA The Red Sea will mark a new chapter—visionary in spirit, exceptional in execution. We’re building more than a hotel; we’re shaping a world of beauty, wonder, and connection. If you’re driven by creativity, excellence, and a desire to be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to help bring this vision to life.
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
The Carpenter is responsible for carrying out carpentry, repair, maintenance, and installation works throughout the hotel. The role ensures that furniture, doors, fixtures, fittings, and other wooden elements are maintained to the highest standards of quality, safety, and appearance, supporting both hotel operations and the overall guest experience.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform carpentry repairs, maintenance, installation, and modification works throughout the hotel.
- Repair and maintain doors, locks, frames, cabinets, furniture, shelving, partitions, and other wooden fixtures.
- Inspect furniture, fixtures, and wooden installations to identify damage, defects, or maintenance requirements.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance according to established schedules and work orders.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guest rooms, public areas, offices, and back-of-house areas.
- Measure, cut, shape, assemble, install, and finish wood and other materials according to required specifications.
- Repair and restore furniture and decorative wooden elements while maintaining hotel quality and appearance standards.
- Install and adjust doors, hinges, locks, handles, cabinets, shelving, and related fittings.
- Read and follow drawings, measurements, technical instructions, and work specifications when required.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and carpentry equipment safely and correctly.
- Ensure all completed work meets hotel quality, safety, and operational standards.
- Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
- Monitor carpentry materials and spare parts and report replenishment requirements when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance and repair activities.
- Coordinate with other Engineering team members and hotel departments when carrying out maintenance work.
- Support hotel projects, renovations, installations, and operational requirements when needed.
- Follow all health, safety, and fire prevention procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Engineering management.
Qualifications
- Technical or vocational qualification in Carpentry, Woodworking, or a related trade is preferred.
- Previous experience as a Carpenter or in a similar maintenance role.
- Experience within hotels, resorts, residential properties, or large facilities is preferred.
- Good knowledge of carpentry techniques, materials, tools, and equipment.
- Experience in furniture repair, installation, and finishing works.
- Basic understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and shifts, as required by hotel operations.
Additional Information
SKILLS
- Strong carpentry and woodworking skills.
- Good knowledge of carpentry tools, equipment, and materials.
- Furniture repair and restoration skills.
- Accurate measuring, cutting, fitting, and installation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and quality of finish.
- Good problem-solving and practical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and follow measurements, drawings, and technical instructions.
- Good time management and prioritization abilities.
- Strong safety awareness.
- Ability to maintain tools and work areas properly.
- Teamwork and coordination with Engineering and other hotel departments.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hotel environment.