Handyman Supervisor General Maintenance Supervisor

redfordrecruiters; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

redfordrecruiters in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a hands-on Handyman/General Maintenance Technician for a luxury hotel. You will perform routine general maintenance, handle carpentry, plumbing, painting, and fixture repairs, and respond promptly to maintenance requests from hotel departments.

The role requires practical knowledge of general maintenance, ability to identify faults, basic English communication, physical fitness to work hands-on, and prior supervisory experience is

Qualifications

• Experience as Handyman or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of general maintenance and DIY repairs.
• Supervisory or team-leading experience preferred.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out routine general maintenance and minor repair works.
• Handle basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, patching, fixtures, and other handyman tasks.
• Conduct regular inspections and identify maintenance issues requiring attention.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from hotel departments.
• Perform minor repairs in guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to minimize breakdowns.
• Supervise handyman maintenance support activities and ensure work is completed correctly.
• Coordinate with specialized technicians for repairs requiring electrical, HVAC, plumbing or other technical expertise.
• Maintain tools, equipment and maintenance materials in good condition.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and with minimum disruption to hotel operations.
• Maintain the appearance and functionality expected within a luxury hospitality environment.
• Report major maintenance issues to the Engineering Maintenance management team.

Skills

Handyman experience

Supervisory experience

Facility maintenance

Carpentry knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Painting knowledge

English communication

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out routine general maintenance and minor repair works
• Handle basic carpentry plumbing painting patching fixture repairs and other handyman tasks
• Conduct regular inspections and identify maintenance issues requiring attention
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from hotel departments
• Perform minor repairs in guest rooms public areas and back-of-house facilities
• Support preventive maintenance activities to minimize breakdowns
• Supervise handyman maintenance support activities and ensure work is completed correctly
• Coordinate with specialized technicians for repairs requiring electrical HVAC plumbing or other technical expertise
• Maintain tools equipment and maintenance materials in good condition
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely efficiently and with minimum disruption to hotel operations
• Maintain the appearance and functionality expected within a luxury hospitality environment
• Report major maintenance issues to the Engineering Maintenance management team

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Handyman, General Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Supervisor , or similar role.
• Hospitality, hotel, resort, or facilities maintenance experience is strongly preferred.
• Good practical knowledge of general maintenance and DIY repair work.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, fixtures, furniture repairs, and general building maintenance .
• Ability to identify faults and carry out minor repairs independently.
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience preferred.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Physically fit and comfortable performing hands-on maintenance work.
• Able to use common hand and power tools safely.
• Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude suitable for a luxury hotel environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality operation.