Technician / Handyman - Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for maintenance and repairs? Do you enjoy creating a safe, welcoming, and well-functioning environment for guests and colleagues? Then we want you to join our dynamic team at Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American as a Technician/Handyman.
Set in the vibrant capital city of the Netherlands, Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American, part of Dalata Hotel Group, is a 4-star, 173-bedroom hotel with an extensive food and beverage offering, including the famous Café Americain and Bar Americain. Located on Leidseplein, the hotel is housed in one of Amsterdam’s most iconic Art Nouveau buildings.
Objective of the Role As a Technical Service Employee, you will carry out essential maintenance and repair work across the hotel. From small technical fixes to painting and assisting with larger projects, you will help ensure everything in our beautiful property is in perfect working order. You’ll also be the go-to person for minor repairs, health and safety checks, and assisting external contractors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Perform routine maintenance and repair tasks on equipment, lighting, sanitary installations, and furniture.
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Carry out minor painting, wallpapering, and handyman work.
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Assist with planned maintenance and coordinate with external contractors.
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Conduct regular inspection rounds using checklists, documenting findings.
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Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean workspace.
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Cooperate with all departments to ensure a safe and pleasant guest experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Free employee meals on duty
- 50% Off F&B in all properties
- € 60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels
- 30% off Friends & Family rate
- Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey
- Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events
Requirements
Experience, Education, and Certifications
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Secondary school degree preferred.
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At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role.
Skills
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Ability to understand and communicate clearly in English or Dutch; other languages are a plus.
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Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
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Professional, courteous, and guest-focused.
Physical Demands
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Able to lift up to 25kg and work with tools and machinery.
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Comfortable with standing, bending, and moving around the hotel for extended periods.
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Able to tolerate varying temperatures and environments.
About Us
Dalata Hotel Group – We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.
Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.
Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.
Requirements
Experience, Education, and Certifications
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Secondary school degree preferred.
-
At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role.
Skills
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Ability to understand and communicate clearly in English or Dutch; other languages are a plus.
-
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
-
Professional, courteous, and guest-focused.
Physical Demands
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Able to lift up to 25kg and work with tools and machinery.
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Comfortable with standing, bending, and moving around the hotel for extended periods.
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Able to tolerate varying temperatures and environments.