General Technician – Hotel Maintenance

About the role

Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa in Abu Dhabi is seeking a reliable General Technician to join the Engineering & Maintenance team. The role involves daily preventive and corrective maintenance across the property, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for guests and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out daily preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the hotel.
• Attend to maintenance requests related to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, air‑conditioning and general building upkeep.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back‑of‑house areas, facilities and equipment.
• Perform basic air‑conditioning cleaning and servicing as required.
• Execute minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and general repair works.
• Respond promptly to guest and department maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Maintain and properly store tools, equipment and maintenance materials.
• Report major defects, equipment failures and maintenance needs to the Engineering Supervisor.
• Assist specialized technicians and contractors when required.
• Ensure work areas are clean and follow all health, safety, environmental and operational procedures.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a General Technician, Maintenance Technician or similar role, preferably in a hotel or resort.
• Hands‑on ability to respond quickly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Knowledge of hotel health, safety, environmental and operational standards.
• Capability to support energy‑conservation and sustainability initiatives.

Required skills

• General maintenance
• Electrical repairs
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Painting
• Air‑conditioning cleaning and servicing