Carpenter

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install wooden fixtures, furniture, doors, cabinets, wardrobes, and partitions.
• Conduct routine inspections across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities to identify repair needs.
• Repair damaged furniture and fittings to preserve hotel aesthetics and standards.
• Install and replace locks, door frames, shelves, skirting, and structural woodwork.
• Assist with hotel renovation and refurbishment projects.
• Complete all carpentry tasks safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment in optimal working condition.
• Respond promptly to inter-departmental maintenance requests.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and repair costs.
• Adhere strictly to health, safety, and operational standards.
• Keep accurate records of completed maintenance tasks and materials used.
• Collaborate effectively with the broader Engineering and Maintenance team.

Requirements

• Certificate, Craft Certificate, Trade Test, or Diploma in Carpentry, Joinery, Wood Technology, or Building Construction.
• Formal training from a recognized technical institution.
• Minimum 2 years of practical carpentry experience (preferably in a hotel, commercial facility, or similar environment).
• Solid understanding of carpentry tools, equipment, materials, and repair techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and technical measurements.
• Strong attention to detail, quality workmanship, and physical fitness for manual duties.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CVs to jobs@peoplelink.co.ke, with the job title as the subject line.