Painter - Hotel Maintenance

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with dental coverage

Annual flights home

Discounted Kerzner property rates

Job summary

Atlantis Resorts in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Painter to maintain painted and finished surfaces across guest rooms, restaurants and public spaces within a luxury hospitality environment. The role emphasizes precise workmanship, surface preparation and color matching to resort standards.

You will perform painting, refinishing and cosmetic repairs with attention to detail, while coordinating with departments to minimize disruption and ensure guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of surface preparation, painting techniques and decorative finishes.
• Familiarity with painting tools and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify paint defects and perform repairs to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, repainting, touch‑up and finishing work in guest rooms and corridors.
• Maintain painted surfaces across restaurants, banquet areas and public spaces.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding and scraping before painting.
• Fill cracks and apply primers; match colors to resort standards.
• Use brushes, rollers and spray equipment as required; identify defects and perform corrective repairs.
• Inspect areas regularly to identify maintenance needs and plan work with minimal disruption.

Skills

Surface preparation

Painting techniques

Decorative finishes

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray equipment

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Painter

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Facilities Management

Experience: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Atlantis Resorts is hiring a Painter in Dubai, UAE to maintain the appearance and quality of painted and finished surfaces at Atlantis, The Palm. The role covers guest rooms, restaurants, corridors, banquet spaces, public areas, Front of House, Back of House and external facilities, with a focus on precise workmanship, preventive maintenance and minimal disruption to resort operations.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Facilities Management

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

About the Role

As a Painter, you will carry out painting, refinishing and cosmetic repair work across the resort while maintaining the presentation standards expected within a luxury hospitality environment. The position requires careful surface preparation, accurate color and finish matching, quality application techniques and proactive identification of areas requiring repair or refurbishment.

Painting and Finishing

• Perform painting, repainting, touch‑up and finishing work in guest rooms and corridors.
• Maintain painted surfaces across restaurants, banquet areas and public spaces.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding and scraping before painting.
• Fill cracks and apply appropriate primers.
• Match paint colors and finishes with existing decor and resort standards.
• Apply decorative and specialized finishes to walls and ceilings.
• Repair damaged walls, ceilings, drywall and woodwork before finishing.
• Apply paint, varnish, stains, sealants and related finishes.
• Use brushes, rollers and spray equipment according to the work requirement.
• Identify paint defects and complete high-quality corrective repairs.

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

• Regularly inspect resort areas to identify painting, finishing and cosmetic maintenance requirements before they affect presentation standards.
• Complete assigned preventive and corrective maintenance work orders within established timelines and support other maintenance activities when assigned by the Engineering Supervisor.

Operational Coordination

• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office and other departments when scheduling work.
• Plan activities to minimize disruption to guests and resort operations.
• Protect surrounding areas before beginning maintenance work.
• Keep work locations clean, organized and safe during and after each task.
• Maintain painting tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Monitor paint and material inventory.
• Report replenishment requirements when stock is required.

Safety and Material Handling

All work must follow applicable health, safety, fire and environmental requirements. This includes appropriate handling, use and storage of paints, solvents, chemicals and other finishing materials.

About You

You should have practical knowledge of surface preparation, painting techniques and decorative finishes, together with the ability to recognize paint defects and complete repairs to a high standard. Familiarity with painting tools, spray equipment and relevant safety procedures is required. Attention to detail and a strong commitment to workmanship are important for maintaining luxury resort presentation standards. The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively with colleagues, prioritize maintenance requests and respond promptly to operational requirements. Candidates must also be flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and emergency callouts when required.

Working at Atlantis

• competitive tax‑free salary paid in UAE Dirhams
• food and beverage privileges
• discounted rates at Kerzner properties worldwide
• comprehensive health insurance with dental coverage
• annual flights home
• life insurance
• an incentive program
• colleague wellness and social initiatives
• access to professional training
• career mobility
• internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio

About Atlantis The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm is part of Kerzner International and is located on the crescent of Dubai's Palm Island. The resort features 1,544 rooms, suites and signature suites alongside world‑class dining, waterpark attractions, marine experiences and extensive resort facilities. More than 6,000 colleagues representing 129 nationalities contribute to the wider Atlantis Dubai operation.