About Cove: Cove is the new way to rent your home! We’re a co-living start-up making it easier and more affordable for young people to have a comfortable place they can call home with a seamless rental experience from end to end. We provide our tenants with stylishly furnished properties, in the most awesome locations in Singapore and Jakarta and make the whole rental process seamless from end to end. Our contract terms are flexible like our tenant’s lives and our rental prices include everything from utilities and wifi and weekly cleaning. What’s unique about Cove is that our tenants get matched with great flatmates and also have access to our community events around the city. Check us out for more exciting information at https://cove.sg/.

At Cove we reward and praise strong performance and strive to produce zero-defect results. We always aim for excellence and to always have the mindset of continuous improvement. In achieving results, we still make work fun and we completely value our team as people, not just resources in which we display care as well as empathy. Celebrating success with our team is also our priority and we highly encourage integrity and transparency.

Job Title: Technician

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Singapore

Reports To: Head of Operations & Tenant Experience

Main Responsibilities:

Routine Maintenance: Performing regular inspections and preventative maintenance on hotel equipment, such as HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and kitchen appliances. Ensuring that all equipment and systems operate efficiently to prevent breakdowns.
Repairs and Troubleshooting: Identifying and fixing electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other technical problems in guest rooms and public areas. Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment and performing repairs to resolve issues promptly.
Emergency Response: Handling emergency repairs, such as water leaks, power outages, or broken equipment. Responding quickly to maintenance requests to ensure guest safety and comfort.
Managing Building Systems: Monitoring the operation of building management systems (BMS), which may include HVAC, lighting, security, and fire protection systems. Adjusting settings and controls as necessary to maintain optimal building conditions.
Assisting with Renovations and Installations: Supporting room renovations, upgrades, and refurbishments by handling electrical work, plumbing adjustments, or carpentry tasks. Installing new equipment, fixtures, or appliances as needed.
Record-Keeping and Reporting: Documenting completed maintenance tasks and repairs in logs or maintenance management systems. Reporting major issues to supervisors or management for further action.
Compliance and Safety Standards: Ensuring compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and hotel policies. Following safety protocols for handling hazardous materials, using protective equipment, and working in potentially dangerous environments.
General Facility Upkeep: Performing tasks such as painting, carpentry, and minor construction to keep the hotel in good condition. Assisting in maintaining outdoor areas, including gardens, pools, and parking lots.
Energy Management: Implementing energy-saving initiatives, such as adjusting HVAC settings, fixing water leaks, and maintaining lighting systems. Monitoring utility usage to ensure efficient operation.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Minimum 3 years coliving/hotel technician experience
Technical skills in electrical works, plumbing, fixing appliances, fixing furniture etc.
Fluent in spoken and written English (Mandarin or Malay is a bonus)
Excellent problem solving and time management skills
Project management skills
Hands on repair and maintenance skill is a must
Driver’s license

What’s in it for You: Working for Cove gives you a great deal of opportunities to learn in an exciting young startup incubated through Antler. Co and you’ll be working directly with our co-founders, where you’ll also get to experience first-hand what it takes to get a new high-growth business off the ground. In your role, you’ll have the opportunity to hit the ground running and take ownership from day one. Everything you do matters and will add up to make an impact on the team so we will always appreciate the diverse ideas and inputs from everyone. We embrace your development in your journey with us. The team is fast-paced, hard-working, and expects results but we also highly value our employee engagement and are committed to a human and empathetic environment with plenty of fun thrown in.