Plumber - Hotel Engineering Maintenance

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor, Grand Mercure Dubai City, seeks a Plumber - Hotel Engineering Maintenance responsible for plumbing installation, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair in a five-star hotel environment. Based in Dubai, the role ensures reliable water systems and guest comfort.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, read drawings, and collaborate with other departments to minimize disruption and support sustainability and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on plumbing installation, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read technical drawings and apply plumbing codes.
• Familiarity with PPR piping and hotel plumbing environments.
• Committed to safety, quality workmanship and bringing issues to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Execute plumbing installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair to hotel engineering standards.
• Inspect plumbing systems and identify faults affecting water supply, drainage, fixtures, piping, or related equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance according to established engineering schedules.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, layouts, and maintenance information relevant to assigned work.
• Respond promptly to leaks, blockages, defective fixtures, pipe failures, and related issues.
• Coordinate effectively with other maintenance disciplines when plumbing work is part of wider repairs.
• Support hotel water conservation objectives by identifying leaks and inefficient fixtures.
• Maintain plumbing tools and workshop equipment in safe condition and manage stock.
• Attend safety training and follow fire, hygiene and occupational health procedures.

Skills

Plumbing installation

Plumbing maintenance

Plumbing repair

PPR plumbing

PPR pipe installation

Preventive maintenance

Water supply systems

Leak detection

Technical troubleshooting

Reading technical drawings

Plumbing codes

Safety procedures

Education

Professional plumbing qualification

Job description

Plumber - Hotel Engineering Maintenance Job Snapshot

Role: Plumber - Hotel Engineering Maintenance

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Plumbing-Pipefitting

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Plumber - Hotel Engineering Maintenance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Hospitality hiring opportunity with Accor for an experienced technical professional responsible for plumbing installation, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair within a five-star hotel environment. Based at Grand Mercure Dubai City, the role supports reliable water and plumbing systems, guest comfort, operational continuity, safety compliance, and sustainable resource management across the property.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospitality

Function: Plumbing-Pipefitting

Salary: 2500-4000

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Plumber forms part of the hotel 's engineering and maintenance operation, ensuring plumbing infrastructure remains safe, functional, efficient, and capable of supporting continuous hotel activity. With guest rooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, public areas, and back-of-house operations depending on dependable water systems, prompt technical intervention is essential. The position combines planned preventive maintenance with responsive repairs and independent troubleshooting. Particular attention is required for water conservation, leakage prevention, equipment condition, workmanship quality, and rapid resolution of faults that could affect guests or hotel operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute plumbing installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair work to professional hotel engineering standards.
• Inspect plumbing systems and identify faults affecting water supply, drainage, fixtures, piping, or associated equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance activities according to established engineering schedules.
• Complete daily engineering and plumbing checklists accurately and report outstanding technical concerns.
• Diagnose plumbing problems systematically and determine efficient corrective action.
• Respond promptly to leaks, blockages, defective fixtures, pipe failures, and other plumbing-related issues.
• Work with PPR plumbing systems and perform appropriate installation, joining, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, layouts, and maintenance information relevant to assigned work.
• Complete assigned technical tasks independently while maintaining required workmanship and safety standards.
• Participate with engineering colleagues in major preventive maintenance, repair, and servicing activities.
• Coordinate effectively with other maintenance disciplines when plumbing work forms part of a wider engineering repair.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance methods, procedures, and systems for greater efficiency.
• Analyze recurring faults and recommend practical measures that reduce repeat failures and operational disruption.
• Maintain plumbing tools and workshop equipment in safe and serviceable condition.
• Control workshop stock, monitor consumption of plumbing materials, and request replenishment when required.
• Use materials responsibly to minimize unnecessary consumption and maintenance waste.
• Support hotel water conservation objectives by identifying leaks, inefficient fixtures, and avoidable water losses.
• Contribute to responsible energy and water consumption as part of the property 's environmental practices.
• Support waste reduction, sustainable purchasing, and environmental compliance requirements relevant to engineering activities.
• Follow fire, hygiene, occupational health, and safety procedures during all maintenance work.
• Maintain safe working conditions and report hazards or technical risks requiring further attention.
• Follow established operational standards and engineering procedures.
• Attend departmental briefings to remain informed about maintenance priorities and daily hotel activities.
• Participate in scheduled technical and operational training.
• Share practical plumbing knowledge with colleagues and support the development of less experienced team members.
• Maintain awareness of hotel facilities, services, and operational activities when working in guest-facing areas.
• Coordinate respectfully with housekeeping, front office, food and beverage, and other departments when maintenance affects their operations.
• Maintain professional grooming and appropriate conduct while working throughout the hotel.
• Complete additional engineering duties reasonably assigned according to operational requirements.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should possess a professional qualification in plumbing or a related technical field together with at least 3 years of practical experience in plumbing installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. A solid understanding of mechanical and technical systems associated with plumbing applications is required. Experience with PPR piping and familiarity with plumbing systems used in hotels, residential properties, commercial buildings, or comparable facilities will be particularly useful. Applicants should be able to read technical drawings and specifications and apply relevant plumbing codes, safety requirements, and regulatory standards during maintenance activities. The position requires a methodical technician capable of diagnosing problems, prioritizing urgent repairs, and completing work to a consistently high standard with limited supervision. Teamwork is equally important during larger maintenance activities involving multiple engineering disciplines.

Skills Set

• Plumbing installation
• Plumbing maintenance
• Plumbing repair
• PPR plumbing
• PPR pipe installation
• Preventive maintenance
• Hotel engineering
• Building plumbing systems
• Water supply systems
• Drainage systems
• Pipe repair
• Leak detection
• Plumbing fault diagnosis
• Plumbing fixtures
• Technical troubleshooting
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Plumbing specifications
• Plumbing codes
• Mechanical systems
• Workshop stock control
• Maintenance checklists
• Maintenance documentation
• Hand and power tools
• Fire safety procedures
• Occupational health and safety
• Water conservation
• Resource efficiency
• Waste reduction
• Sustainable maintenance
• Cross-department maintenance coordination

Why Join Us

Dubai 's Hospitality sector relies on skilled engineering technicians to maintain increasingly complex hotels while meeting demanding standards for guest comfort, safety, reliability, and resource efficiency. This position provides hands-on experience within a five-star operating environment where plumbing performance has a direct impact on both guest satisfaction and property operations. Working with Accor also provides exposure to structured hotel engineering practices and opportunities to broaden technical capability through practical experience and training. The role can support future progression into senior technician, engineering supervisor, maintenance coordination, or wider hotel engineering responsibilities.

About the Company

Accor is an international hospitality group operating a broad portfolio of hotel brands and properties across global markets. In Dubai, Grand Mercure Dubai City combines 361 guest rooms with dining, meeting, and hospitality facilities, supported by operational and engineering teams focused on maintaining reliable property standards and a high-quality guest experience.