General Technician at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina

Kimpton; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina is seeking an Engineering General Technician to support maintenance across the hotel, ensuring equipment and facilities are kept in excellent working order for guests and staff.

You will join the pre-opening team, contributing to the safe and comfortable environment, with hands-on duties in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and painting tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role in a 5-star hotel.
• Good knowledge of general hotel maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and painting works.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Exposure to hotel opening would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance in guest rooms, public areas, back of house areas and other hotel facilities.
• Attend to maintenance requests, breakdowns and repairs in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform general maintenance duties including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and painting works as required.
• Inspect equipment and facilities regularly and report defects or safety concerns to the Engineering Supervisor or Chief Engineer.
• Ensure tools and work areas are properly maintained, organized and safe.
• Follow hotel safety procedures and preventive maintenance schedules for smooth operation.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Carpentry

Painting

Health & safety

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

At Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts our goal is to make business travel work. That’s where you come in. When you are part of the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand you’re more than just a job title. At Crowne Plaza, we look for people who are dynamic and passionate! People who excel in their role and help our guests succeed too.

The Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina is the perfect location that completely understands modern business travelers. Located in the cosmopolitan Dubai Marina area, the 3,037 square-metre hotel is next to Dubai Marina Mall and within walking distance of the picturesque pedestrian promenade, which borders the waterway lined with vibrant cafes and restaurants.

With 273 stylish rooms and a convenient, prestigious location, you will find Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina an ideal hotel for productive business and enjoyable leisure time; and will definitely; enjoy a new hotel that has mastered the balance between the modernism of the business world and traditions of the Arabian hospitality.

We have an exciting opportunity for you as Engineering General Technician to join our enthusiastic pre-opening team at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina.

As an Engineering General Technician you are responsible to provide efficient and professional maintenance support throughout the hotel, ensuring all equipment, facilities and systems are maintained in excellent working condition to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our Guests and colleagues.

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance works in guest rooms, public areas, back of house areas and other hotel facilities
• Attend to maintenance requests, breakdowns and repairs in a timely and professional manner
• Perform general maintenance duties including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and painting works as required
• Inspect equipment and facilities regularly and report any defects or potential safety concerns to the Engineering Supervisor or Chief Engineer
• Ensure that all tools, equipment and work areas are properly maintained, organized and kept in safe working condition
• Follow all hotel safety procedures, engineering standards and preventive maintenance schedules to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the property

The successful candidate will be hands‑on technician with the ability to work independently and as part of the Engineering team. Ideally, the candidate would have minimum 2 years experiences in a similar role in a 5 star hotel; good knowledge of general hotel maintenance; basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and painting works; strong understanding of health and safety procedures; exposure to hotel opening would be an advantage. The position required a high organization skill; highly motivated; ability to respond efficiently to maintenance requests; good communication and troubleshooting skills.

IHG is more than just a great place to stay; we are also one of UAE’s best employers. We are looking for exceptional people like you to greet the world and be the spark that makes us even better.

We passionately believe that it’s our people who have brought us to where we are today and our people that will help us grow. We celebrate diversity every day. We welcome guests from every background and corner of the world, so we want individuals who can bring true hospitality to life for everyone.

We will give you every opportunity to grow vertically, functionally, geographically, and personally. As part of the IHG family with more than 6,000 hotels in over 100 countries, the world is your oyster.