Kitchen Technician

About the role

Sheraton is hiring a Kitchen Technician in Sharjah to respond to guest repair requests and handle maintenance issues with little to no supervision. The role also covers preventive maintenance, equipment inspection and repair, and communicating daily issues to other shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Attend to guest repair requests and resolve maintenance issues with minimal supervision
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication, and visually inspect them
• Carry equipment such as tools and radios, and identify, locate and operate shut-off valves
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies
• Communicate daily activities and problems to other shifts using approved programmes and standards
• Perform complex repairs on electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, air conditioners, refrigeration and pool heaters, following company standards and local and national codes
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, toilets, drains, HVAC, lamps, switches, outlets, TVs and other equipment
• Use the Lockout/Tagout system before maintenance work
• Use engineering software for preventative maintenance and energy management, and train and mentor other engineers
• Perform Engineer on Duty duties, including readings and rounds
• Follow safety and security policies, complete safety training, and treat guests professionally

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and vocational or technical background
• At least 2 years of hotel engineering/maintenance experience
• Extensive experience in general maintenance, electrical or refrigeration, parts inventory and requisition, and surface preparation and painting (preferred)
• Valid driver's licence
• Universal CFC certification and compliance with applicable state and federal certification/licensing requirements

Required skills

• Advanced ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics for plumbing and HVAC
• Proficiency in at least three of: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems, carpentry, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, building management
• Safe use of hand and power tools
• Advanced troubleshooting of MEP systems and engineering software