Technician

Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa is seeking a Maintenance Technician to respond to guest repair requests, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient operation of hotel facilities in Dubai. The role involves handling electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC-related tasks, with emphasis on safety and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (or GED), some maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, and a readiness to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some experience in general maintenance and surface preparation.
• Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance is a plus.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest repair requests and communicate with guests to resolve issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen, and mechanical room equipment.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and systems; carry and use equipment safely.
• Identify shut-offs and maintain inventory of maintenance parts.
• Perform painting, drywall repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement.
• Test and repair electrical components, plumbing, and miscellaneous items.
• Program TVs and manage basic housekeeping/engineering tasks.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures before maintenance work.
• Maintain landscaping repairs and sprinkler systems; use computers to input schedules.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical basics

Painting and drywall

Safety procedures

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio). Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings. Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed. Communicate each day's activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards. Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building. Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area. Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items. Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties. Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work. Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping as well as external landscaping sprinklers. Display basic computer skills including inputting air handler schedules and making temperature changes.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Adhere to quality expectations and standards. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance. Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Enter and locate work-related information using computers. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent.
Related Work Experience: Some experience in general maintenance, exterior and interior surface preparation and painting.
Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance a plus.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

Required Qualifications

License or Certification: Driver's License

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