Resort Maintenance Technician – Live On-Site

Minor Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara is seeking a General Technician to support the hotel’s Engineering and Maintenance operations. The role requires hands-on maintenance across electrical, plumbing, AC, painting, carpentry, and general facilities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for guests and colleagues.

Ideal candidates will be experienced in hotel or resort settings, able to work independently or as part of a team, and willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays at

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, AC, painting, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Experience in hotel, resort, commercial building, or facility management is preferred.
• Ability to respond to maintenance requests and emergencies with safety in mind.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the hotel.
• Attend to maintenance requests related to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, AC, and general building maintenance.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, facilities, and equipment.
• Perform basic AC cleaning and servicing as required.
• Carry out minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repair works.
• Respond promptly to guest and hotel department maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping of work areas after completing tasks.
• Report major defects, equipment failures, and maintenance requirements to the Engineering Supervisor.
• Assist specialized technicians and contractors when required.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping of work areas after completing tasks.
• Follow all hotel health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Support energy conservation and sustainability initiatives within the hotel.
• Provide support to other Engineering activities as assigned.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

AC

Painting

Carpentry

General maintenance

Job description

Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara is seeking a General Technician to support the hotel’s Engineering and Maintenance operations. The role requires hands-on maintenance across electrical, plumbing, AC, painting, carpentry, and general facilities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for guests and colleagues.

Ideal candidates will be experienced in hotel or resort settings, able to work independently or as part of a team, and willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays at