Engineering Host – Carpenter

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences is seeking an Engineering Host – Carpenter to maintain carpentry, woodwork, furniture, fixtures and interiors to the highest standards. You will contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for guests and colleagues.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing furniture and doors, performing preventive maintenance, refurbishment, and assisting renovation projects, with strong reading of drawings and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Diploma or trade cert in Carpentry or related field.
• Experience in carpentry or maintenance; hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of carpentry tools and repair techniques.
• Ability to read simple drawings and work independently.
• Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair hotel furniture, doors, cabinets, and fixtures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to repair requests and guest concerns.
• Polish, fit, replace, and refurbish hotel facilities to maintain appearance and functionality.
• Ensure carpentry work is safe and in line with quality standards.
• Support renovation projects and smooth operation of hotel facilities.

Skills

Reading drawings

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Diploma in Carpentry or related field

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging, making people feel at home wherever they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

We are looking for a skilled and caring Engineering Host – Carpenter to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will help maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues by ensuring that the hotel’s carpentry, woodwork, furniture, fixtures, and interiors are maintained to the highest standards.

Here, everyone’s role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape, and your individuality is celebrated. Join a team that is making travel more human, connected, and sustainable.

Roles

• Inspect, maintain, and repair hotel furniture, doors, cabinets, wooden fixtures, and other carpentry-related installations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond promptly to repair requests, guest concerns, and operational needs.
• Carry out polishing, fitting, replacement, and refurbishment work to maintain the appearance and functionality of hotel facilities.
• Ensure carpentry work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with hotel quality standards.
• Support the Engineering team with renovation projects and the smooth operation of hotel facilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma, vocational qualification, or trade certification in Carpentry, Woodworking, Building Maintenance, or a related discipline.
• Previous carpentry or maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel, commercial building, or facilities environment.
• Good technical knowledge of carpentry tools, materials, and repair techniques.
• Ability to read simple drawings and work independently to complete maintenance tasks.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, with flexibility to work shifts when required.

Why Join Hyatt?

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