Plumber

ob Description – Plumber

Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Industry: Hotel / Hospitality
Reports To: Engineering Supervisor / Chief Engineer

Job Purpose

To ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all plumbing systems in the hotel, including guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, restaurants, staff facilities, and back-of-house areas, while maintaining high standards of safety, hygiene, and guest comfort.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, maintenance, and repair of water supply, drainage, sanitary, and plumbing systems.
• Attend to plumbing complaints from guest rooms, restaurants, kitchens, public areas, and staff areas promptly.
• Identify and rectify water leaks, blockages, low water pressure, drainage issues, and pipe damage.
• Maintain and repair wash basins, toilets, faucets, showers, valves, flush systems, water heaters, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Inspect and maintain water tanks, pumps, pipelines, drainage lines, and sewage systems.
• Respond quickly to plumbing emergencies to minimize disruption to hotel operations and guest services.
• Carry out preventive maintenance as per the engineering maintenance schedule.
• Support maintenance of kitchen plumbing and grease-trap systems in coordination with the Engineering and F&B teams.
• Ensure proper functioning of hot and cold water supply systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene while carrying out plumbing work, particularly in guest and food-production areas.
• Use plumbing tools, equipment, and materials safely and efficiently.
• Maintain proper records of maintenance work, breakdowns, repairs, and replacement materials.
• Report major defects, recurring problems, and material requirements to the Engineering Supervisor.
• Coordinate with other engineering team members for electrical, HVAC, civil, or other maintenance-related issues where required.
• Follow hotel SOPs, safety procedures, fire and emergency procedures, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Ensure minimum disturbance to guests while carrying out maintenance work in occupied areas.
• Maintain adequate stock of commonly required plumbing spares and tools.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Engineer / Engineering Supervisor.

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of hotel plumbing systems and maintenance practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing problems independently.
• Knowledge of water supply, drainage, sewage, pumps, valves, and sanitary fixtures.
• Good understanding of preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergencies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to hygiene, safety, and housekeeping.
• Willingness to work in shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by hotel operations.

Qualification & Experience

• ITI / Diploma in Plumbing or equivalent technical qualification preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in hotel, resort, commercial building, or similar maintenance operations.
• Experience in a star-category hotel will be an added advantage.

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person