Summary
Accor is hiring a Painter for Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The role covers interior and exterior painting, surface preparation, wallpaper application, patching, caulking, color matching, and maintenance work orders. Candidates should have a painting and decorating trade certificate or equivalent experience, commercial painting or facility maintenance experience, and knowledge of safe work practices. The role also requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work with different hotel teams.
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Company Description
- We believe in performance, agility, innovation, fun, collective intelligence, and empowerment.
- We take great pride in celebrating successes, yet we do also accept to fail so we can bounce back even stronger.
- We are empowered and fully accountable. Everyone is encouraged to take ownership, make decisions and drive impact.
- We act as One team. Global, Regions and Hotels build and drive our commercial and marketing strategy together, support each other and grow collectively. We learn from each other, we win collectively.
Job Description
We're looking for a skilled and detail-oriented **Painter** to join our team in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality painting and decorating work across various facilities and spaces. You'll combine your trade expertise with a proactive, problem-solving approach to ensure all surfaces meet our exacting standards while maintaining a safe and professional work environment. Your collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence will be essential as you work alongside our facilities and maintenance teams to keep our properties in pristine condition.
- Execute high-quality interior and exterior painting projects, including surface preparation, primer application, and final finishing to achieve superior results
- Perform wallpaper application, plaster patching, caulking, and other decorative finishing work with precision and attention to detail
- Conduct thorough surface preparation work, including cleaning, sanding, and priming to ensure optimal paint adhesion and longevity
- Identify and address wear-and-tear issues through regular inspections, implementing preventative maintenance to minimize future defects
- Maintain and operate painting equipment and tools safely and efficiently, ensuring proper storage and upkeep
- Mix and match colors accurately to meet project specifications and client requirements
- Adhere strictly to all health, safety, and fire-life-safety protocols, ensuring safe work practices in all environments
- Collaborate effectively with engineering, housekeeping, and other team members to coordinate projects and minimize operational disruption
- Document work completed, materials used, and any issues encountered with transparency and accuracy
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and work orders, managing time effectively to meet project deadlines
Qualifications
- Trade Certificate in Painting and Decorating or equivalent demonstrable industry experience
- Proven experience in commercial painting and facility maintenance, ideally within hospitality, residential, or large-scale facility management environments
- Strong knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation methods, and finishing standards
- Proficiency in color matching, mixing, and application across various surfaces and materials
- Solid understanding of health, safety, and fire-life-safety protocols specific to painting operations
- Excellent physical stamina and dexterity to perform repetitive tasks and work at heights when necessary
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality workmanship
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines
- Positive, customer-focused attitude with a willingness to support team members and adapt to changing priorities
- Familiarity with UAE climate considerations and their impact on painting and surface finishing work is preferred
Additional Information
At Accor, we are committed to diversity. Each individual, each personality, and each experience has its place to grow and make us grow collectively. Everything we do, we do with heart. We are creators of emotions, professionals of the human experience, open to others and the world around us.
- Our culture is inclusive. We value the richness of the 120 nationalities, the different backgrounds, the different stories that make up our company.
- We care for the world around us: our teams, our guests, our establishments, our environment are at the heart of our concerns. Our mission is human, essential: to bring cultures together, to open windows on the world, to provide unforgettable experiences, day after day.
- All our Heartists are talents in the making, they are the future of our group and our hotels. Helping them grow professionally and develop personally according to their wishes and ambitions is our priority.
- Together, we imagine your future. Our group is large, with many opportunities, and the experiences are infinite.
- We dare to question the status quo. We challenge ourselves to always do better. We take risks, we dream the impossible and make it possible.
- Hospitality is teamwork, and we are stronger together. We believe in caring, we respect our differences and value all voices. We work as a team, saying what we do and doing what we say.