Mason at Sofitel in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company Description

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are more than 240 000 women and men who share something unique. Each and every day we host the world. We care for millions of people. We are all moved by curiosity. We love blending cultures. We are proud of our differences

Yes, we lead the way. But we want to go further, with audacity, with imagination, with passion.

Raffles the Palm

Raffles the Palm Dubai is on the western crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest manmade island and archipelago. This luxurious five-star hotel with 353 spacious rooms, suites and villas is embellished with hand-crafted Italian touches and offset by carefully selected amenities to complete the atmosphere of elegance. Guests can enjoy panoramic views, a private beach, state of the art entertainment and recreational facilities, including specialist boutiques, a VIP movie theatre, signature and private restaurants complemented by exquisite banqueting and conference spaces.

When visiting Raffles, guests will discover the individual personality and story offered by the hotel. At the essence of every Raffles is the delivery of thoughtful, personal and discreet service to well-travelled guests. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises nearly twenty luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world.

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles The Palm as we are currently looking for a Mason, reporting to the Engineering Supervisor / Duty Engineer.

The Mason is responsible for carrying out a variety of masonry, construction, repair, and maintenance tasks across the property, ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with the hotel’s safety, quality, and operational requirements.

At Raffles The Palm, the Mason plays an important role in maintaining the beauty, functionality, and exceptional standards of the property. The role requires a skilled, reliable, and detail-oriented professional who can perform masonry work, repairs, and general maintenance efficiently while ensuring that the hotel’s facilities and surroundings are maintained to the highest standards. The Mason works proactively and collaboratively with the Engineering and other operational teams to respond to maintenance requirements and support the seamless operation of the hotel.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Performs works following safe work practices and procedures
• To carry out all masonry work within the confines of the hotel on walls, floors or any other items as directed.
• To perform repairs to wall plaster and renderings.
• To perform repair work in interior and exterior building walls.
• To carry out erection work of new walls and demolition work of existing walls as directed by the supervisor.
• To carry out repairs on existing wall and floor tile work and to lay new tiles as instructed.
• Responds immediately to all work requests which concern Health and Safety
• Ensures environmentally friendly practices are followed when handling chemicals, paints, varnishes, strippers, and other finishing products
• Responds to guest requests promptly in a professional and courteous manner
• Maintains and repairs all civil works
• Ensures the optimum condition and appearance all civil and finishes by following the preventive maintenance program
• Evaluates and appropriately responds to equipment usage
• Completes all work orders with due diligence
• Daily Maintains the Civil log book highlighting problems and solutions; and activities
• Maintain equipment catalog and finishes/color directories
• Actively participates in the monthly departmental meeting by providing feedback and offering suggestions for improvement
• Completes tasks as assigned by Civil Supervisor, PPM or Maintenance Engineers.
• Reports and documents potential safety hazards
• Participates as directed in the emergency response team

Qualifications

• High School graduate, related technical or trades certification
• At least 5 years’ experience as a civil technician, preferably in the hospitality Industry and/or in an engineering environment

Personal Attributes

• Proficient in all manner of masonry refurbishment, and maintenance plus basic knowledge of one other building operations skill set.
• The ability to use all general repair tools, read shop drawings and specifications, make rough estimates of required materials.
• operations and able to translate them
• The ability to work independently with good interpersonal skills
• A creative, practical and pro-active approach to problem solving
• An energetic and dynamic personality

AND ABOVE ALL

• Embrace the Raffles brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected

Additional Information

Additional Information

Employee Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Our Values

Respect:

We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence:

We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.​

Belonging:

We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.​

Empowerment:

We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences. ​

Integrity:

We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.​

Diversity & Inclusion

Raffles is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

At Raffles, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.