Jobs at Accor

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Painter to join our team in Nairobi, Kenya. As a Painter, you will be responsible for preparing and painting various surfaces, maintaining the aesthetic appeal and overall luxury experience for guests. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and applying primer as needed
• Mix and match paint colors to achieve desired results
• Apply paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers with precision and efficiency
• Perform touch-ups and repairs on existing painted surfaces
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring proper care of tools and equipment
• Collaborate with team members and other trades to coordinate work schedules and project timelines
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while working on job sites
• Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively with clients and addressing their concerns
• Estimate paint quantities and materials needed for each project
• Stay updated on new painting techniques and products to improve efficiency and quality
• Complete projects within specified timeframes and budget constraints
• Assist in training and mentoring junior painters as needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional painter, with a strong portfolio of completed projects
• In-depth knowledge of various painting techniques, paint types, and application methods
• Excellent color matching skills and understanding of color theory
• Proficiency in using painting tools and equipment, including brushes, rollers, and sprayers
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work orders
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Physical stamina and ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and lift heavy equipment
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork and client interactions
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and work schedules
• Basic math skills for calculating paint quantities and measuring surfaces
• Knowledge of safety procedures and willingness to comply with all safety regulations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solving skills to address unexpected issues that may arise during projects

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Job Description

• Perform property patrols observing, reporting, and correcting safety and security deficiencies.
• Respond to medical emergency calls and provide basic first aid and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with local medical protocols.
• Respond to fire emergency calls and provide evacuation and initial fire control measures.
• Respond to complaints and requests for assistance in accordance with departmental and corporate policies and procedures.  Provide assistance to all scenes or liaise with outside agencies to ensure that assistance is received.
• Provide reports through written documentation of all incidents, events and actions taken during the course of a shift.
• Check inventories and status of equipment/vehicles to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial statutes and regulations and enforcement of corporate policies and procedures.
• Administrative functions as related to the normal course of duties.
• Maintain integrity and continuity of lost and found articles as well as securing and releasing of found property in accordance with hotel policy and legal requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding any information or action required in the course of duties in accordance with corporate and legal requirements.
• Review files and shift logs of previous shifts to ensure awareness of activities and events from previous shifts.
• Locking and unlocking doors in accordance with established schedules and ongoing monitoring of any change in status. Oral reporting to relief shifts (debriefing) and/or supervisory personnel as required and contribute to departmental meetings.
• Assist outside agencies as outlined in hotel policy, i.e.: hotel insurers, police, fire, ambulance and wardens.
• Provide transportation to medical facilities both locally at to the town site of Banff in accordance with departmental policy.
• Provide initial investigations and follow-up to complaints and incidents.
• Contribute towards the goals and objectives of the department, hotel and corporation.
• On call for emergency situations.
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the hotel health and safety program.
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Fire protection/ first aid background is an asset.
• Must possess and maintain Advanced Level II/Emergency Medical Responder first aid
• Security Administration diploma or related program, or minimum of 5 years security experience.
• Computer literacy to a level allowing the ability to compose and edit typed documents in word processing software.  
• Must possess the ability to deal with stress and prioritise critical tasks, must work well under pressure.
• Calm responsible manner and an effective communicator – oral and written.
• Must be able to work shifts and be considered on-call for emergencies when available.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and contribute to team objectives.
• Must submit to and pass a criminal record and security clearance check.