Laundry Technician

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Dubai is seeking a Laundry & Kitchen Equipment Technician responsible for maintenance and repairs of laundry and kitchen equipment. The ideal candidate should possess a technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Key duties include preventive maintenance, inspections, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of all equipment. This role requires good command of English and teamwork capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs of laundry and kitchen equipment.
• Proactive and reliable with a flexible approach to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable events and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on laundry and kitchen equipment.
• Inspect and repair laundry machines and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in technical areas.

Skills

Technical background in industrial machinery

Good command of English

Ability to find fault and rectify systems

Good physical condition

Job description

Laundry & Kitchen Equipment Technician – Duties & Responsibilities (Simplified)

In addition to the standard laundry duties, the technician will also be responsible for supporting all kitchen equipment. Key responsibilities include:

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on all laundry machines (washers, dryers, ironers, hydro extractors, dry‑cleaning machines).
• Inspect belts, motors, pumps, valves, filters, steam traps, and repair or replace parts when required.
• Clean and check dryer exhausts and lint filters to ensure fire safety.
• Monitor chemical dosing pumps and maintain proper detergent and softener supply.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and report all breakdowns promptly.
• Ensure proper ventilation, cleanliness, and safe operation in the laundry area.
• Check and maintain the water softener system and perform hardness testing.

Kitchen Equipment Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventive maintenance and minor repairs on kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, grills, chillers, freezers, dishwashers, hood systems, and food preparation machines.
• Inspect and clean burners, thermostats, heating elements, gas valves, fans, filters, and ensure proper ignition and temperature control.
• Check refrigeration systems for basic issues such as thermostat faults, door gasket problems, drainage blockages, and minor gas leak indications.
• Ensure exhaust hoods, grease filters, and duct access panels are clean and functioning properly.
• Support chefs and kitchen staff by responding quickly to equipment issues during operations.
• Report major equipment faults and assist external contractors during service visits.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in all kitchen technical areas.
• Do elementary painting and finishing of furniture and structure.
• Re‑issue and exchange worn‑out clothing.
• Ensure that no ironing or starching is done on unauthorized clothing.
• Ensure that the proper amount of cleaned clothing is returned to the delivering officer.

Skills

You should ideally be having a technical background with sound experiences in the use of industrial machinery. You should be able to work under policies and regulations and must be in good physical condition. A good command of English and the ability to find fault and rectify systems are essentials.

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated with a hands‑on and flexible approach and be able to adapt to unpredictable events. You are pro‑active and reliable and will thrive working in a busy environment and stay calm under pressure, have attention to details and should possess the following competencies:

• Understanding the job
• Teamwork
• Taking Responsibility
• Recognising Differences
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus

Knowledge & Competencies

• Understanding the job
• Teamwork
• Taking Responsibility
• Recognising Differences
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus