Maintenance Technician

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Dubai is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service café and restaurant equipment across multiple locations. The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance of coffee machines, ovens, dishwashers, refrigeration, and related systems, plus plumbing, electrical tasks, and HVAC support.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma/Tech Certificate in a related field and 3–5 years' experience in hospitality or retail maintenance, with ability to work independently across several

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Refrigeration, HVAC, or related field.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in cafés, restaurants, hotels, QSR, or retail environments.
• Experience with commercial coffee machines and food-service equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on coffee machines, grinders, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines and other food-service equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and carry out repairs to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with external service providers for specialized repairs when required.
• Maintain records of equipment maintenance, repair history, and warranty information.
• Repair and maintain water supply lines, drainage systems, sinks, faucets, water heaters, pumps, and related plumbing fixtures.
• Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting for lighting, sockets, switches, and equipment power connections.
• Support maintenance of air conditioning, ventilation, and exhaust systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules for all stores, cafés, kitchens, and facilities.
• Ensure equipment and facilities comply with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and assist during new store openings, renovations, and refurbishment projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Plumbing

Electrical basics

HVAC & refrigeration

Preventive maintenance

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Multi-location work

Education

Diploma/Tech Cert

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Café & Restaurant Equipment Maintenance

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on coffee machines, grinders, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, and other food-service equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and carry out repairs to minimize operational downtime.
• Coordinate with external service providers for specialized repairs when required.
• Maintain records of equipment maintenance, repair history, and warranty information.

Plumbing & Water Systems

• Repair and maintain water supply lines, drainage systems, sinks, faucets, water heaters, pumps, and related plumbing fixtures.
• Detect and resolve water leaks, blockages, and pressure issues.
• Monitor water filtration systems used for café equipment.

Electrical & HVAC Maintenance

• Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting for lighting, sockets, switches, and equipment power connections.
• Support maintenance of air conditioning, ventilation, and exhaust systems.
• Ensure all electrical and mechanical systems operate safely and efficiently.

Preventive Maintenance

• Execute preventive maintenance schedules for all stores, cafés, kitchens, and facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify potential equipment failures before breakdowns occur.
• Ensure maintenance tools and spare parts inventory are properly managed.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow company safety policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure equipment and facilities comply with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Report any safety risks and take corrective actions when necessary.

General Maintenance

• Support carpentry, painting, minor civil works, and general facility repairs.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests.
• Assist during new store openings, renovations, and refurbishment projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Refrigeration, HVAC, or related field.
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience within cafés, restaurants, hotels, QSR, or retail environments.
• Experience with commercial coffee machines and food-service equipment preferred.

Skills

• Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Plumbing and water systems maintenance.
• Basic electrical maintenance.
• HVAC and refrigeration knowledge.
• Preventive maintenance planning.
• Vendor and contractor coordination.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple locations.

KPIs

• Equipment uptime percentage.
• Preventive maintenance completion rate.
• Average maintenance response time.
• Maintenance cost control.
• Number of recurring equipment failures.
• Health & Safety compliance score.