General Technician

21c Museum Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Service Technician to manage electrical equipment operations and maintenance. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience in the hospitality sector and must possess a high school diploma along with technical certification. Responsibilities include ensuring safety practices, timely responses to guest requests, and maintaining a daily log. The role demands good communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a service technician in the hospitality industry.
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset.
• Ability to use all general repair tools, read shop drawings, and make rough estimates.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all work follows safe work practices and fire procedures.
• Responds to guest requests promptly in a professional manner.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs all electrical related equipment.

Skills

Building operation electrical repair

Good communication skills

Physical ability to perform assigned duties

Education

High School graduate with related technical or trade certification

Tools

General repair tools

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suitesand a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.

Job Description

• Ensures all work follows safe work practices and fire procedures
• Responds immediately to all work requests which concern Health and Safety
• Responds to guest requests promptly in a professional and courteous manner
• Operates, maintain and repair all electrical related equipment
• Ensures the optimum performance of all electrical related equipment by effectively following the preventive maintenance and the shift readings programs
• Evaluates and appropriately responds to equipment usage and energy efficiency
• Completes all work orders with due diligence
• Maintains a daily log book highlighting problems and solutions; and activities
• Maintain all electrical shop drawings
• Maintain equipment catalog and tagging directories
• Actively participates in the monthly departmental meeting by providing feedback and offering suggestions for improvement
• Completes tasks as assigned by Assistant Director, Engineering and Director Engineering
• Maintains health and safety documentation and records for the assigned area
• Reports and documents potential safety hazards
• Participates as directed in the emergency response team

Qualifications

• Minimum High School graduate with a related technical or trade certification
• Minimum 2 years experience as a service technician in hospitality industry, previous supervisory experience an asset
• Proficient in building operation electrical repair and maintenance plus basic knowledge of other building operations skill set
• The ability to use all general repair tools, read shop drawings and specifications and make rough estimates of required materials
• Good communication skills
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties
• Experience Working in the UAE is an asset
• Must be a self-starter, who can work independently and will take initiative
• Must be creative, practical and have a pro‑active approach to problem solving