Room Technician – Polishing & Painting

About the role

The Room Technician Polishing and Painting is responsible for maintaining guest rooms, public areas and back‑of‑house equipment at Four Points by Sheraton Sharjah. The role combines routine preventive maintenance with surface‑preparation, painting and minor repairs to ensure a high‑quality guest experience.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to guest repair requests, perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen and mechanical‑room equipment, and carry out visual inspections.
• Prepare surfaces, paint, repair minor drywall and wood trim, replace light bulbs, A/C filters and perform thorough clean‑up after each job.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical components, HVAC systems, TV units and other guestroom items, using Lockout/Tagout procedures where required.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, requisition parts, and document daily activities for shift hand‑over.
• Perform interior and exterior landscaping repairs, including sprinkler maintenance.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience in general maintenance, surface preparation and painting; hotel engineering experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb unassisted and work at heights or on ladders.

Required skills

• Air‑conditioning and refrigeration basics.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Plumbing and pneumatic/electronic system knowledge.
• Carpentry, finish work and painting techniques.
• Basic computer skills for equipment scheduling and temperature adjustments.