HVAC Technician

AccorHotels Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont The Palm in Dubai is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold high standards of property upkeep. You will perform routine painting, plumbing, electrical and related maintenance, inspect facilities, and coordinate repairs to ensure uninterrupted service for guests.

Ideal candidates have a proactive approach, reliability, and strong English communication. The role requires physical stamina for long shifts and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English (verbal & written).
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative.
• Good physical stamina for standing/walking during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine painting, plumbing, electrical and related maintenance tasks.
• Inspect facilities and equipment for conformance with standards.
• Schedule repairs, maintenance and installations to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete preventative maintenance items and accompany with safety procedures.
• Respond to emergencies related to fire, water, gas, or other hazards.
• Keep work areas clean and report hazards or equipment abuse.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter/initiative

Physical stamina

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids' Club.

Job Description

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service.
• Maintain buildings, performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring and other related maintenance activities.
• Inspect facilities and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Review job order to determine work priorities.
• Schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools and equipment to ensure continuous operations and guest and owner satisfaction.
• Complete preventative maintenance program items in coordination with plan.
• Perform pool and spa maintenance.
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Ensure Master card/Key/mobile/vacuum machine/Ladder sign in-out.
• Guest room PPM and the Daily PPM rooms to check and carry out the job.
• Guest room/Apartment request attending.
• RSM request attending.
• Make sure plant room reading taken as per the timing.
• Check the PPM check list and carry out the PPM as per schedule.
• PPM for FCU, EXF, PUMPs, Electrical DB, Dimmer panel, Fky killer, Kitchen PPM.
• Apartments request attending.
• While doing the PPM use the PPE.
• Responding immediately for any emergency request for fire alarm, water flooding, gas alarm etc.
• Report any hazard during work.
• Report any abuse of equipment or Energy.
• Plant room regular visit, maintain clean and tidy.
• Sump pump cleaning and PPM.
• Chiller yard rounds/inspection.
• Booster heater/pumps monthly PPM.
• PRV PPM and monthly checks.
• Ice machine filter replacement monthly.
• Generator PPM.
Monthly meter reading.
• Energy conservation to monitor.
• Daily Pending works to be followed up without fail.
• Ensure Side Kick PPM completed as per the schedule plan.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is an asset.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Previous experience with painting, plumbing, electrical wiring and other related experience is an asset.
• Previous experience with pool and spa experience is an asset.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow heartists as a part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Active listening.
• A self-starter, take initiative, can make decisions in fast-paced, changing environment.
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
• Proficient in the English language (verbal & written), second language is an asset.
• Customer service.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Good communications skills.
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours.