General Technician

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a dedicated hotel maintenance engineer for our Dubai properties. The role involves daily maintenance and repair across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems, ensuring guest comfort and safety.

You will respond promptly to guest needs, conduct preventive work, and keep meticulous records of activities. A background in hotel maintenance and a technical certification are desirable for a successful application.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotel maintenance or a similar engineering role.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve maintenance problems.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow hotel procedures.
• Technical/vocational certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily maintenance and repair work throughout the hotel.
• Inspect and maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and other hotel equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and hotel departments.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults, lighting, sockets, switches, and basic electrical systems.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs, including leaks, taps, toilets, and drainage issues.
• Assist with air-conditioning and ventilation system maintenance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance according to the hotel's maintenance schedule.
• Monitor and maintain equipment in guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, back-of-house areas, and staff facilities.
• Report major faults and equipment issues to the Engineering Supervisor or Director of Engineering.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and completed tasks.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with hotel safety standards and procedures.
• Follow Accor's standards for health, safety, hygiene, and environmental practices.
• Assist contractors and specialist technicians when required.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations and breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering workshop and work area.

Skills

Hotel maintenance experience

Electrical/plumbing/HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Shift work

Education

Technical/vocational certification

Job description

Joinus at Accor,wherelife pulseswithpassion!

As apioneerin the art ofresponsiblehospitality, the Accor Groupgathersmorethan45 brands, 5,600hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries.Whileeachbrand hasitsownpersonality,whereyouwillbeable totrulyfindyourself,theyallshareacommonambition: tokeepinnovatingandchallengingthestatus-quo.

Byjoiningus,youwillbecomeaHeartist®,becausehospitalityis, first andforemost, aworkofheart.

Youwilljoinacaringenvironmentand a teamwhereyoucanbeallyouare. Youwillbein asupportiveplace togrow, tofulfilyourself, todiscoverotherprofessions and topursuecareeropportunities, inyourhotelor inotherhospitalityenvironments, inyourcountry oranywherein the world!

Youwillenjoyexclusivebenefits,specificto thesectorandbeyond, aswellasstrongrecognition foryourdailycommitment.

Everythingyouwilldowithus,regardlessofyourprofession,willofferadeepsenseofmeaning, tocreatelasting,memorableandimpactfulexperiencesforyourcustomers,foryourcolleagues

Hospitalityisaworkofheart,
Joinus andbecomeaHeartist®.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily maintenance and repair work throughout the hotel.
• Inspect and maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and other hotel equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and hotel departments.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults, lighting, sockets, switches, and basic electrical systems.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs, including leaks, taps, toilets, and drainage issues.
• Assist with air-conditioning and ventilation system maintenance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance according to the hotel's maintenance schedule.
• Monitor and maintain equipment in guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, back-of-house areas, and staff facilities.
• Report major faults and equipment issues to the Engineering Supervisor or Director of Engineering.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and completed tasks.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with hotel safety standards and procedures.
• Follow Accor's standards for health, safety, hygiene, and environmental practices.
• Assist contractors and specialist technicians when required.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations and breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering workshop and work area.

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotel maintenance or a similar engineering role.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve maintenance problems.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow hotel procedures.
• Technical/vocational certification is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Fluency in English , additional languages are a plus