General Maintenance Technician - Hotel Engineering

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Dubai is seeking a General Maintenance Technician for Hotel Engineering to support electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building repairs across hotel facilities. This role helps ensure guest comfort, equipment reliability, and safe day-to-day operation in guest rooms, public spaces, kitchens, and staff areas.

You will perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and coordinate with external contractors when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel maintenance or facilities engineering is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily maintenance, inspection, and repair work across assigned hotel areas.
• Inspect electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and general building systems for defects or abnormal operation.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests raised by guests and hotel departments.
• Diagnose basic technical faults and determine the appropriate corrective action.
• Repair lighting faults, electrical sockets, switches, and other basic electrical components.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs involving leaks, taps, toilets, drainage, and fixtures.
• Assist with routine air-conditioning and ventilation maintenance.
• Coordinate with external contractors for more advanced interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, inspections, and completed repairs.

Skills

Hotel maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Emergency repairs

Maintenance documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Technical/Vocational certification

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

General Maintenance Technician - Hotel Engineering Job Snapshot Role: General Maintenance Technician - Hotel Engineering Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospitality Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair Experience: Previous hotel maintenance or similar engineering experience Job Type: Full-time Position Overview General Maintenance Technician - Hotel Engineering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Hospitality hiring opportunity with Accor for a multi-skilled maintenance professional responsible for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and general building repairs across hotel facilities. The role supports guest comfort, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, emergency response, and safe day-to-day operation throughout guest rooms, public spaces, kitchens, back-of-house areas, and staff facilities.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospitality Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair Salary: 3000-5000 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 General Maintenance Technician provides practical engineering support across multiple hotel systems and is expected to respond quickly when technical issues affect guests or operational departments. The position combines routine inspections, preventive maintenance, basic repairs, fault diagnosis, and coordination with specialist contractors where more advanced intervention is required. Reliable maintenance has a direct impact on room availability, guest satisfaction, safety, energy performance, and operating continuity. By resolving minor faults before they develop into larger failures and reporting major defects promptly, the technician helps protect hotel assets and reduce unplanned downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily maintenance, inspection, and repair work across assigned hotel areas.
• Inspect electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and general building systems for defects or abnormal operation.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests raised by guests and hotel departments.
• Diagnose basic technical faults and determine the appropriate corrective action.
• Repair lighting faults, electrical sockets, switches, and other basic electrical components.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs involving leaks, taps, toilets, drainage, and associated fixtures.
• Assist with routine air-conditioning and ventilation maintenance.
• Support troubleshooting of HVAC equipment where faults fall within assigned technical capability.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks according to the hotel 's planned maintenance schedule.
• Inspect equipment and fixtures within guest rooms and address defects before they affect room readiness.
• Maintain equipment in public areas, restaurants, kitchens, back-of-house spaces, and staff facilities.
• Check repaired equipment after completion to confirm safe and satisfactory operation.
• Escalate major technical failures to the Engineering Supervisor or Director of Engineering.
• Provide clear information regarding the nature, urgency, and operational impact of significant faults.
• Assist external contractors and specialist technicians during technical repairs, servicing, and inspections.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations and equipment breakdowns without unnecessary delay.
• Support temporary corrective measures where immediate full repair is not possible.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, maintenance tasks, inspections, and completed repairs.
• Update maintenance documentation so recurring issues can be tracked effectively.
• Follow hotel health, safety, hygiene, and environmental procedures during all engineering activities.
• Apply safe working practices when handling electrical systems, tools, ladders, mechanical equipment, and maintenance materials.
• Keep the engineering workshop clean, organized, and free from avoidable hazards.
• Store tools and equipment properly after completing assigned work.
• Monitor the condition of maintenance tools and report damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Coordinate with housekeeping, front office, food and beverage, security, and other departments when repairs affect hotel operations.
• Work cooperatively with engineering colleagues during larger repair and maintenance assignments.
• Support shift coverage during weekends, public holidays, or changing operational requirements when scheduled.
• Carry out additional reasonable maintenance duties assigned by engineering management.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should have previous experience in hotel maintenance, building services, facilities engineering, or a similar technical environment. Practical exposure to several maintenance disciplines is more important than specialization in only one area. Basic working knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical equipment, and general building maintenance is required. Candidates should be comfortable diagnosing straightforward faults and completing minor repairs safely and efficiently. A technical or vocational certification is advantageous and can strengthen suitability for the position. The role requires a practical problem-solving mindset, attention to safety, and the ability to work calmly when responding to urgent maintenance requests. Strong teamwork and communication skills are important because engineering activities frequently require coordination with operational departments. Applicants should also be prepared to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays according to hotel operating requirements.

Skills Set

• Hotel maintenance
• General building maintenance
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Basic electrical repair
• Lighting repair
• Socket and switch maintenance
• Plumbing repair
• Leak repair
• Tap maintenance
• Toilet repair
• Drainage troubleshooting
• HVAC maintenance
• Air-conditioning maintenance
• Ventilation systems
• Mechanical maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Emergency repairs
• Equipment inspection
• Fault diagnosis
• Work order management
• Maintenance documentation
• Guest room maintenance
• Public area maintenance
• Kitchen equipment support
• Back-of-house maintenance
• Hand and power tools
• Health and safety compliance
• Engineering workshop organization
• Contractor coordination
• Building services
• Technical problem solving

Why Join Us

Dubai 's Hospitality sector requires versatile engineering technicians who can support several building systems while maintaining rapid response standards in guest-facing environments. Multi-skilled maintenance experience is especially valuable in hotels, where electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems must operate reliably around the clock. Working with Accor provides exposure to structured hotel engineering procedures, international operating standards, and a broad range of technical systems. The role can provide a practical pathway toward senior technician, shift engineer, engineering supervisor, or wider facilities maintenance responsibilities.

About the Company

Accor is a global hospitality group operating more than 45 brands across hotels, restaurants, resorts, and lifestyle destinations in international markets. Its properties in Dubai rely on dedicated engineering teams to maintain safe, efficient, and dependable facilities while supporting consistent guest service and day-to-day hotel operations.