Luxury Hotel Maintenance Technician – 5-Star Resort

TALENTMATE; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Dubai The Palm invites a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team on site at Palm Jumeirah. You will handle electrical, mechanical, and HVAC maintenance across guest rooms, villas, and public areas.

You will monitor the BMS, respond to alarms, conduct energy readings, and supervise contractors while maintaining the high standards of service and safety expected in a luxurious 5-star resort.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical certificate in electrical, mechanical or HVAC engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' multi-skilled maintenance in hospitality or related fields.
• Experience with electrical LV systems, HVAC, plumbing and BMS.
• Knowledge of fire safety systems and emergency procedures.
• Proficient English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest calls and work orders prioritizing guest rooms and villas.
• Perform first-line maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Record readings for chillers, AHUs/FCUs, boilers, pumps, and tanks.
• Monitor the BMS and fire alarm panel; escalate alarms as needed.
• Part of emergency response team: fire, flood, power issues, lifts, gas leaks.
• Inspect public areas and report or fix defects.
• Carry out preventive maintenance as assigned by supervisor.
• Manage permit-to-work and lock-out/tag-out; supervise contractors.
• Complete shift log and handover with open jobs.
• Record energy and water meters; support Planet 21 sustainability actions.
• Maintain courteous and discreet conduct in rooms and public areas.
• Comply with Health & Safety, Dubai Civil Defence and Accor standards.

Skills

Electrical LV systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Fire safety

English communication

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC engineering

Tools

LV electrical systems

Building Management System (BMS)

Maintenance software

Job description

Sofitel Dubai The Palm invites a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team on site at Palm Jumeirah. You will handle electrical, mechanical, and HVAC maintenance across guest rooms, villas, and public areas.

You will monitor the BMS, respond to alarms, conduct energy readings, and supervise contractors while maintaining the high standards of service and safety expected in a luxurious 5-star resort.