Carpenter - Hotel Maintenance

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 44,640 - 78,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee hotel benefits

International career mobility

Shift flexibility

Job summary

Accor is seeking a skilled Carpenter – Hotel Maintenance in Dubai to construct, install, maintain and repair wooden fixtures across hotel spaces. The role requires finishing ability, technical drawing knowledge, and safe tool handling.

You will service guest rooms, public areas, and offices, coordinating with engineering teams to execute planned and urgent repairs while maintaining quality craftsmanship. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of wood, fittings, and joining techniques, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous carpenter/hotel maintenance experience is advantageous.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, repair, and refurbish wooden structures and hotel fixtures.
• Maintain cabinets, wardrobes, bed frames, doors, chairs, tables, counters, shelves.
• Read and interpret drawings, measurements, blueprints, and work orders.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and fit materials accurately.
• Coordinate work with electricians, plumbers, painters, engineers and other maintenance staff.
• Inspect completed work for quality, safety, and compliance with standards.

Skills

Hotel carpentry

Finished carpentry

Wooden fixture installation

Door frame installation

Blueprint reading

Technical measurements

Power tool operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carpenter - Hotel Maintenance

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Carpentry-Framing
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Carpenter – Hotel Maintenance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates focuses on constructing, installing, maintaining, and repairing wooden fixtures throughout Novotel and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha. The role requires strong finishing ability, technical drawing knowledge, and safe tool‑handling practices. The carpenter will maintain hotel rooms, public areas, offices, and operational facilities, working closely with engineering colleagues and other trades to complete planned and urgent maintenance work efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct, install, repair, and refurbish wooden structures and hotel fixtures.
• Maintain cabinets, wardrobes, bed frames, doors, chairs, tables, counters, shelves, and other furniture.
• Assess damaged items and determine the most suitable repair or replacement method.
• Produce customized wooden components according to operational and property requirements.
• Install windows, frames, skirting, flooring, trims, panels, and decorative finishes.
• Build wall frames and install door frames with accurate alignment and dimensions.
• Complete finishing work such as sanding, fitting, adjusting, polishing, and surface preparation.
• Participate in event, display, show, and production fabrication projects when assigned.
• Read and interpret drawings, measurements, technical instructions, blueprints, and work orders.
• Select appropriate wood, plywood, wallboard, fasteners, adhesives, and finishing materials.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and fit materials accurately.
• Inspect completed work to confirm quality, stability, appearance, and safe operation.
• Respond to guestroom and public‑area maintenance requests within agreed service timeframes.
• Coordinate work with electricians, plumbers, painters, engineers, and other maintenance personnel.
• Protect guest belongings, furniture, flooring, and surrounding surfaces while carrying out repairs.
• Communicate professionally when maintenance work requires interaction with hotel guests.
• Maintain tools, machinery, ladders, and carpentry equipment in safe working condition.
• Report damaged, missing, or unsafe tools and equipment promptly.
• Keep workshops, storage spaces, and work areas clean and organized.
• Store materials safely and maintain awareness of available supplies.
• Follow hotel safety procedures, permit requirements, and personal protective equipment rules.
• Identify hazards before starting work and take appropriate preventive measures.
• Minimize material waste through accurate measurement, cutting, and reuse where suitable.
• Support preventive maintenance inspections and planned refurbishment activities.
• Adapt work priorities to urgent repairs, guest requirements, events, and changing operational needs.
• Complete assigned records, work orders, and maintenance updates accurately.
• Perform other reasonable maintenance duties requested by hotel management.

Ideal Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Carpenter, Finished Carpenter, Joiner, or hotel maintenance technician.
• Experience within a hotel, resort, residential property, commercial building, or facilities environment is advantageous.
• Strong practical knowledge of wood, plywood, wallboard, furniture, framing, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, measuring devices, and carpentry machinery.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and written work instructions.
• Strong attention to measurements, alignment, finishing quality, and structural stability.
• Creative problem‑solving ability when repairing unusual or customized items.
• Safety‑conscious approach with commitment to established work procedures.
• Physical strength and stamina to lift materials, operate tools, and perform manual tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with engineering colleagues and other trades.
• Professional communication skills when interacting with guests, supervisors, and contractors.
• Organized and dependable working style with careful tool and material management.
• Flexibility to handle emergency repairs and changing maintenance priorities.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, evenings, or public holidays when required by hotel operations.

Skills Set

• Hotel carpentry
• Finished carpentry
• Furniture repair
• Cabinet installation
• Door repair
• Door frame installation
• Bed frame maintenance
• Wooden fixture installation
• Wall framing
• Window frame installation
• Flooring installation
• Trim installation
• Wood cutting
• Joinery
• Sanding and finishing
• Blueprint reading
• Technical measurements
• Power tool operation
• Hand tool maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Custom fabrication
• Property repairs
• Workplace safety
• Material control
• Cross‑trade coordination

Why Join Us

This role provides varied carpentry experience across guestrooms, public areas, restaurants, offices, event spaces, and operational facilities within a major Dubai hotel cluster. The successful candidate will handle both planned improvements and urgent repairs while developing deeper expertise in hospitality property maintenance and finishing work. Accor offers professional learning opportunities, employee hotel benefits, international career mobility, and potential progression within engineering, maintenance supervision, or facilities operations. The position provides stable demand for skilled craftsmanship within a five‑star hospitality environment.

About the Company

Accor is an international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, restaurants, and lifestyle destinations across a wide portfolio of global brands. Novotel and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha provide hotel and extended‑stay accommodation supported by professional engineering teams responsible for property safety, functionality, presentation, and guest comfort.