Technician 3, Painter - Atlantis the Palm

Atlantis Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 39,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance & dental

Flights home annually

Discounts at Kerzner properties

Wellness program

Job summary

Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai seeks a professional Painter to maintain high-end painted surfaces across guest rooms, corridors, restaurants, and public areas, ensuring finishes meet luxury standards.

You will prepare surfaces, match colors, apply decorative finishes, and coordinate with housekeeping and engineering to minimize guest disruption. A safety-conscious, detail-oriented team player is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience painting hotel interiors and public areas.
• Knowledge of surface prep, priming, and finishing.
• Ability to match colors to existing décor.
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and finishing in guest rooms and public areas.
• Prepare surfaces, clean, sand, fill cracks.
• Match colors to hotel standards.
• Apply decorative finishes.
• Repair damaged walls and woodwork.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize guest disruption.
• Maintain tools and monitor inventory.
• Follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Painting

Surface preparation

Decorative finishes

Spray equipment

Safety procedures

Education

Trade certificate in painting

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray systems

Job description

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A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis, The Palm is a world where iconic stays, legendary adventures, and the boldest flavours all come together to transport guests to A World Away.

The iconic resort, located on the crescent of Palm Island, features 1,544 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Suites, each designed with thoughtful details inspired by the sea. It is the ultimate destination for world-class dining, bringing together some of the most renowned celebrity chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants. The resort is also home to unforgettable experiences, from record-breaking thrills at the world's largest waterpark to stunning views of 65,000 marine animals in the aquarium, and close encounters with resident Indo-Pacific dolphins at Dolphin Bay.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritised, and careers truly thrive.

The Painter is responsible for maintaining the appearance and quality of painted surfaces throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, public areas, Front of House, Back of H ouse facilities, and external areas. The role ensures all painting and finishing work meets the hotel's luxury standards while minimizing disruption to guests and hotel operations.

About The Role

• Carry out painting, repainting, touch-up, and finishing work in Guest rooms, Corridors, Restaurants, Banquet areas and public areas.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, filling cracks, and applying primers before painting.
• Match paint colors and finishes to existing décor and hotel standards.
• Apply special/decorative wall and ceiling paint finishes.
• Repair damaged walls, ceilings, woodwork, and drywall prior to painting.
• Apply paint, varnish, stains, sealants, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Inspect hotel areas regularly and proactively identify painting and cosmetic repair requirements.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance work orders within established timelines.
• Ensure work areas are clean, safe, and properly protected before, during, and after maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, and other departments to schedule work with minimal impact on guests.
• Maintain painting tools, equipment, and materials in good working condition.
• Monitor paint and material inventory and report replenishment requirements.
• Follow all health, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, including the safe handling and storage of paints, solvents, and chemicals.
• Timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Support other maintenance activities as assigned by the Engineering Supervisor.

About You

• Knowledge of surface preparation, painting techniques, and decorative finishes.
• Ability to identify paint defects and perform high-quality repairs.
• Familiarity with painting tools, spray equipment, and safety procedures.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to maintenance requests promptly.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts when required.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.