Carpenter - Hotel Property Maintenance

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 27,900 - 50,220; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Dubai is seeking a skilled Hotel Carpenter for property maintenance. The role covers carpentry, joinery, and repairs across the hotel, ensuring guest safety and flawless presentation. You will inspect defects, measure materials, and perform precise restorations in guest rooms and public areas.

Ideal candidates hold a carpentry diploma or trade certificate and have at least 3 years of experience in a luxury hotel or similar setting, with strong attention to detail and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or trade certificate in carpentry is required.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in maintenance/construction or related field.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry, joinery, fitting, repair and maintenance across the hotel.
• Inspect defects and determine safe, effective repair methods.
• Repair doors, frames, locks, cabinets, shelves, and fixtures.
• Test repaired items and ensure alignment, finish and safety.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Measurement & marking

Furniture repair

Door & frame repair

Workbench accuracy

Education

Diploma or trade certificate in carpentry

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop safety equipment

Job description

Carpenter - Hotel Property Maintenance Job Snapshot

Role: Carpenter - Hotel Property Maintenance
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Maintenance/Repair
Experience: Minimum 3 years in a similar role
Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospitality Function: Maintenance/Repair Salary: 2500-4500 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

A hotel carpenter handles visible finishing work as well as essential repairs behind daily operations. Poorly fitted doors, damaged furniture, unstable fixtures, and deteriorating woodwork can affect guest safety, room availability, and the overall presentation of the property. This role provides practical maintenance support throughout the complex. It requires someone who can assess defects, select suitable materials, complete accurate repairs, and leave each work area clean and ready for use.

Workshop control is an important part of the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry, joinery, fitting, repair, and associated maintenance work throughout the hotel complex.
• Inspect reported defects and determine the safest and most effective repair method.
• Repair doors, frames, locks, cabinets, shelves, counters, partitions, panels, and wooden fixtures.
• Restore guest-room and public-area furniture where repairs can be completed safely and economically.
• Install or replace hinges, handles, brackets, fasteners, and related hardware.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and finish wood and other approved materials accurately.
• Read task instructions, measurements, sketches, and technical specifications before starting work.
• Prepare the worksite and collect the necessary materials, tools, and protective equipment.
• Complete daily assignments within the required timeframe and hotel operating schedule.
• Work independently while keeping supervisors informed about progress or delays.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance concerns affecting safety, security, or guest comfort.
• Report concealed damage, repeated defects, and work requiring specialist assistance.
• Coordinate noisy or disruptive work with supervisors and relevant hotel departments.
• Protect surrounding floors, furnishings, walls, and equipment before commencing repairs.
• Conduct quality checks after each assignment to confirm alignment, strength, finish, and compliance with specifications.
• Test repaired or installed items before returning them to operational use.
• Remove waste materials and leave completed work areas clean and orderly.
• Record completed assignments, materials consumed, and outstanding requirements accurately.

Workshop Control Responsibilities

• Maintain orderly stocks of timber, boards, adhesives, fasteners, hardware, and finishing materials.
• Monitor frequently used items and request replenishment before shortages interrupt scheduled work.
• Store materials safely to prevent deterioration, damage, or unauthorized use.
• Inspect hand tools, portable power tools, benches, and workshop equipment regularly.
• Keep tools clean, sharp, secure, and suitable for professional use.
• Remove defective equipment from service and report it for repair or replacement.
• Follow safe procedures when operating saws, drills, sanders, cutting equipment, and other machinery.
• Use personal protective equipment appropriate to each task.
• Comply with hotel health, safety, fire-prevention, and workshop-control requirements.
• Cooperate with engineering technicians, supervisors, contractors, and operational departments.
• Assist with renovation, room preparation, preventive maintenance, and special hotel projects when assigned.

Ideal Profile

Applicants should hold a diploma or recognized trade certificate in carpentry. A minimum of three years of practical experience in a similar maintenance, construction, facilities, or property environment is required. Previous experience in a luxury hotel will be an advantage. The preferred candidate can identify the source of a defect instead of applying only a temporary repair. They should understand how to produce durable, neat work while operating around guests, occupied rooms, restaurants, offices, and other active hotel areas.

Suitable candidates will demonstrate

• Strong practical carpentry and joinery ability
• Accurate measuring, cutting, drilling, fitting, and assembly skills
• Experience repairing furniture, doors, cabinets, and interior fixtures
• Knowledge of wood types, boards, laminates, adhesives, and hardware
• Confidence using manual and powered carpentry tools
• Awareness of quality finishing and luxury-property presentation
• Ability to estimate material requirements for assigned work
• Sound judgement when deciding whether an item should be repaired or replaced
• Safe working habits in workshops and occupied areas
• Capacity to follow a daily maintenance schedule without close supervision
• Clear communication with supervisors and other technical employees
• Flexibility to respond to urgent property-maintenance requirements

Skills Set

• Hotel carpentry maintenance
• Furniture repair and restoration
• Doors and frame repairs
• Cabinet and shelving installation
• Wood cutting and shaping
• Joinery and assembly
• Fixture and hardware replacement
• Accurate measurement and marking
• Surface preparation
• Sanding and finishing
• Laminate and panel repairs
• Hand-tool operation
• Power-tool safety
• Material estimation
• Workshop inventory control
• Preventive maintenance
• Defect assessment
• Technical task reporting
• Quality assurance inspection
• Workplace health and safety
• Personal protective equipment
• Cross-department maintenance coordination

Why Join Us

Dubai's expanding hotel market creates steady demand for qualified tradespeople who can protect property standards and respond quickly to operational maintenance needs. This position provides exposure to guest rooms, restaurants, public spaces, workshops, and property-improvement projects within an international hotel environment. Eligible employees may receive discounted rates at participating Accor hotels, access to learning programs through company academies, and opportunities to develop across properties and brands. Practical experience in this role may support progression into senior carpenter, maintenance supervisor, engineering technician, or facilities positions.

About the Company

Accor is an international hospitality group with a portfolio spanning hotels, resorts, restaurants, and lifestyle destinations. Its properties depend on skilled engineering and maintenance teams to preserve safety, functionality, presentation, and guest comfort while supporting responsible hospitality practices.