Repair & Maintenance Engineer

About the role

A hotel in Dubai is looking for a Repair & Maintenance Engineer to carry out daily repair and maintenance across the property, from guest rooms and restaurants to kitchens, public areas, offices and back-of-house areas. The role also covers emergency call-outs, preventive maintenance and coordination with the engineering team and external contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily repairs and maintenance in guest rooms, restaurants, kitchens, public areas, offices and back-of-house areas.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC and other hotel equipment and systems.
• Respond promptly to guest and colleague requests and to emergency calls such as room breakdowns, equipment failures, water leaks and electrical issues.
• Inspect facilities regularly to spot defects and maintenance needs, and resolve room maintenance issues quickly with Housekeeping and Front Office.
• Maintain and repair kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, pumps, motors, lighting and other machinery.
• Support the engineering team during events, restaurant operations and special functions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, fire and life safety regulations and local authority requirements.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance requests, completed jobs, equipment servicing and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Monitor tools, equipment and materials, coordinate with external contractors, and follow energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
• Keep workshops, plant rooms and storage areas clean and organised, manage attendance rosters for payroll, and perform other duties assigned by the Chief Engineer or Director of Engineering.

Required profile

• Diploma or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar maintenance role, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings, equipment manuals and maintenance instructions.
• Flexible availability for shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general building maintenance.
• Experience in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of hotel equipment.
• Basic knowledge of fire and life safety systems and hotel health and safety standards.
• Problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.