Hotel Technician

About the role

Luxury Collection is hiring a Technician in Dubai to respond to guest repair requests and handle maintenance issues across the property. The role covers preventive maintenance, basic repairs and upkeep of tools, equipment and facilities, while keeping guests informed and safe.

Key responsibilities

• Attend to guest repair requests and communicate with guests and customers to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication, and visually inspect tools, equipment and machines.
• Carry equipment such as tools and radios, and identify, locate and operate shut-off valves and utility shut-offs.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, requisition parts and supplies, and report daily activities and problems to other shifts.
• Perform surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, and replace light bulbs and A/C filters, then clean up the work area.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair equipment, plumbing (plunge toilets, unclog drains), electrical components, lamps, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, switches and outlets, and other guestroom items.
• Program TVs, do general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory, and use the Lockout/Tagout system before maintenance work.
• Repair interior and exterior landscaping and sprinkler systems.
• Enter air handler schedules and make temperature changes on a computer.
• Follow safety and security policies, complete safety training, store flammable materials safely, and welcome and assist guests.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Some experience in general maintenance, exterior and interior surface preparation and painting.
• Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance is a plus.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Driver's license.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge or ability to learn air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation and building basics.
• Basic computer skills, including inputting air handler schedules and changing temperatures.