Hotel Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Technician provides essential maintenance support for guests at two luxury hotels in Dubai. The role involves responding to repair requests, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring all equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to guest repair requests and resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen and mechanical equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment and machines and carry necessary equipment.
• Identify and operate shut‑off valves for equipment and building utilities.
• Maintain inventory, requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Communicate daily activities and problems to the next shift using approved procedures.
• Carry out surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood‑trim repairs, and clean work areas.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical components, TV programming, and other guestroom items.
• Use lockout/tagout procedures before any maintenance work.
• Perform interior and exterior landscaping and sprinkler maintenance.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience in general maintenance, painting or hotel engineering is preferred.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lb and use stairs, ladders or service ramps.

Required skills

• Air‑conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Plumbing, including toilet and drain repairs.
• Pneumatic/electronic controls.
• Carpentry and finish work.
• Painting and drywall repair.
• Lockout/Tagout safety procedures.
• Landscaping and sprinkler system maintenance.