Carpenter Technician - Joinery Maintenance

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantis Resorts in Dubai seeks a Carpenter Technician - Joinery Maintenance to uphold wooden fixtures, doors, cabinetry and flooring across guest rooms, public areas and operating spaces.

You will perform preventive and corrective carpentry, fabricate components from site measurements, and coordinate with Engineering to ensure safety, quality and timely completion. Ideal candidates bring joinery and furniture repair experience for hotel maintenance and high finish standards.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in carpentry, joinery or property maintenance.
• Strong carpentry and joinery skills for repair and fabrication.
• Experience repairing hotel furniture, cabinetry, wardrobes and doors.
• Good understanding of furniture restoration and surface finishing.
• Able to install and adjust door hardware accurately.
• Experience with plywood, MDF, laminates, veneers and solid wood materials.
• Confident using hand tools and power tools safely.
• Accurate site measurements and component fabrication.
• High attention to finish quality and visual detail.
• Able to manage multiple maintenance requests with quality workmanship.
• Good problem-solving skills and guest-friendly communication.
• Ability to collaborate with Engineering and facilities teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance for carpentry, joinery and finishing works.
• Inspect guest rooms and areas for damaged wooden fixtures.
• Repair furniture, wardrobes, cabinets, drawers and built-in joinery.
• Maintain and repair doors, frames, skirting and wooden flooring.
• Repair gypsum ceilings where carpentry support is needed.
• Install, adjust and replace hinges, locks, handles and door hardware.
• Restore damaged wood panels, moldings, partitions and access panels.
• Perform sanding, polishing and finishing to restore surfaces.
• Repair laminates, veneers and decorative finishes.
• Fabricate wooden components from site measurements.
• Replace damaged plywood, MDF, laminate, veneer and solid wood.
• Support room refurbishment and renovations across the property.
• Coordinate with Engineering on interfacing work with other trades.
• Respond to service requests and update on progress and completion.

Skills

Carpentry-Framing

Carpentry maintenance

Joinery

Furniture repair

Wood fabrication

Site measurements

Hand tools

Power tools

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Room refurbishment

Renovation support

Work order management

Guest room maintenance

Engineering coordination

HSE compliance

Fire safety

Property maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Carpenter Technician - Joinery Maintenance Job Snapshot Role: Carpenter Technician - Joinery Maintenance Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospitality Function: Carpentry-Framing Experience: Relevant experience in carpentry, joinery, furniture repair or property maintenance Job Type: Full-time

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospitality Function: Carpentry-Framing Salary: 5000-8000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Carpenter Technician supports the Engineering team by maintaining the condition, safety and appearance of wooden fixtures and interior finishes throughout the resort. The role covers guest rooms, public areas and operational spaces where furniture, doors, cabinetry, flooring, panels and other joinery elements require regular inspection and repair. Timely workmanship helps protect property standards, reduce maintenance disruption and ensure guest-facing areas remain functional and visually consistent.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance for carpentry, joinery and associated finishing works.
• Inspect guest rooms and operational areas for damaged or deteriorated wooden fixtures.
• Repair furniture, wardrobes, cabinets, drawers and other built-in joinery items.
• Maintain and repair doors, door frames, skirting and wooden flooring.
• Repair gypsum ceiling components where carpentry support is required.
• Install, adjust and replace hinges, locks, handles, door closers and associated hardware.
• Restore damaged wooden wall panels, decorative moldings, partitions and access panels.
• Perform sanding, polishing and finishing work to restore surfaces to required standards.
• Repair damaged laminates, veneers and decorative finishes.
• Fabricate wooden components using accurate site measurements.
• Replace damaged plywood, MDF, laminate, veneer and solid wood sections.
• Support room refurbishment and renovation activities across the property.
• Coordinate with Engineering colleagues when carpentry work interfaces with other technical trades.
• Respond promptly to service requests and maintenance work orders.
• Update Managers and Team Leaders on work progress and task completion status.
• Communicate professionally with hotel guests when maintenance work is required in occupied areas.
• Maintain hand tools, power tools and carpentry equipment in safe working condition.
• Keep workshops and work areas organized and suitable for safe operation.
• Remove waste materials and leave completed work areas clean and hazard-free.
• Follow established health, safety and fire procedures during all maintenance tasks.
• Use appropriate protective equipment when operating tools or handling materials.
• Identify recurring defects and report issues requiring more extensive repair or replacement.
• Support emergency or urgent maintenance work when carpentry assistance is needed.
• Assist other Engineering trades when practical and within technical capability.

Ideal Profile

• Practical experience in carpentry, joinery or property maintenance.
• Strong carpentry and joinery skills for both repair and fabrication work.
• Experience repairing hotel furniture, cabinetry, wardrobes and doors is advantageous.
• Good understanding of furniture restoration and surface finishing.
• Able to install and adjust door hardware accurately.
• Experience with plywood, MDF, laminates, veneers and solid wood materials.
• Confident using hand tools and power tools safely.
• Ability to take accurate site measurements and fabricate components accordingly.
• Strong attention to finish quality and visual detail.
• Able to manage several maintenance requests while maintaining workmanship standards.
• Good problem-solving skills for practical repair situations.
• Comfortable communicating with guests during maintenance activities.
• Able to work effectively with Engineering and facilities teams.
• Basic awareness of MEP-related maintenance work is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and housekeeping requirements.

Skills Set

• Carpentry-Framing
• Carpentry maintenance
• Joinery
• Furniture repair
• Furniture restoration
• Door installation
• Door frame repair
• Door hardware installation
• Cabinet repairs
• Wardrobe repairs
• Wooden flooring
• Skirting repair
• Wall panel repairs
• Decorative moldings
• Partition repairs
• Ceiling access panels
• Wood fabrication
• Site measurements
• Sanding
• Polishing
• Wood finishing
• Laminate repair
• Veneer repair
• Plywood
• MDF
• Solid wood
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Room refurbishment
• Renovation support
• Work order management
• Guest room maintenance
• Engineering coordination
• HSE compliance
• Fire safety
• Property maintenance

Why Join Us

This role offers skilled carpentry professionals the opportunity to work within a large luxury resort environment where craftsmanship directly influences guest comfort and property presentation. The position provides broad exposure to hotel furniture, joinery, refurbishment and ongoing maintenance while supporting long-term development within the Hospitality sector. It is well suited to technicians who take pride in detailed finishing work and want to strengthen their experience within a high-standard engineering operation.

About the Company

Atlantis Resorts is part of Kerzner International and operates major luxury hospitality destinations in Dubai. Atlantis, The Palm combines accommodation, dining, entertainment, aquatic attractions and marine experiences supported by extensive Engineering and facilities teams responsible for maintaining the resort 's interiors, guest areas and technical infrastructure.