Hotel General Technician - Keep Guests Comfortable & Safe

InterContinental 62s Group plc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Health insurance

Accommodation

Uniform

Room discounts

Training

Job summary

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi is seeking a General Technician to help keep our facilities, equipment and systems safe, functional and well maintained. You will perform routine repairs, preventative maintenance and support the Engineering team to ensure a great guest experience.

The ideal candidate has basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting skills, with a focus on safety, teamwork and high service standards in a busy hotel environment. Shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Technical skills – basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and general building maintenance.
• Tools & equipment – able to safely use common hand tools, power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Preventative maintenance – understands basic maintenance procedures and can follow scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Safety – understands and follows workplace safety procedures and local requirements.
• Problem solving – able to identify basic faults and carry out appropriate repairs or elevate when required.
• Teamwork & communication – works well with colleagues and communicates professionally with guests and other departments.
• Education – high school diploma, technical certificate or relevant vocational training is preferred.
• Flexibility – willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays according to operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine repairs and preventative maintenance across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities.
• Attend to maintenance requests promptly and ensure repairs are completed safely and to a good standard.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and general maintenance works.
• Inspect equipment and facilities, identify faults and report major issues to your supervisor.
• Follow the preventative maintenance schedule and keep accurate records of completed work.
• Follow all hotel, IHG and local health and safety requirements and report any hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Keep tools, equipment and engineering areas clean, safe and organised.
• Support the Engineering team during emergencies, breakdowns and other operational requirements.
• Be helpful and professional when interacting with guests, colleagues and contractors.
• Use hotel resources responsibly and support the hotel’s sustainability and Responsible Business initiatives.
• Be flexible and ready to take on additional duties as required by the Engineering team.

Skills

Basic plumbing

Electrical basics

Carpentry

Painting

General maintenance

Safe tool use

Maintenance procedures

Workplace safety

Problem solving

Team communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma / technical certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi is seeking a General Technician to help keep our facilities, equipment and systems safe, functional and well maintained. You will perform routine repairs, preventative maintenance and support the Engineering team to ensure a great guest experience.

The ideal candidate has basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting skills, with a focus on safety, teamwork and high service standards in a busy hotel environment. Shift flexibility is required.