Maintenance Assistant

Casuarina @ Kuala Kangsar; Kuala Kangsar; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Career development

Hotel discounts

Free parking

Meal provided

Job summary

Hotel Casuarina @ Kuala Kangsar is seeking a maintenance personnel to safeguard and maintain our facilities, equipment and systems. You will inspect, repair, and maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other essential hotel infrastructure to ensure guest comfort and safety.

The role requires at least 1 year in hotel maintenance or similar, SPM/Certificate/Diploma related to the field, and willingness to work a 6-day week with rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• SPM/Certificate/Diploma related to the field.
• 1 year of experience in hotel maintenance or similar.
• Willing to work a 6-day week with 1 day off.
• Willing to rotate shifts including weekends and public holidays.
• Able to be present in hotel during emergencies.
• Good knowledge of maintenance operations and administration.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, result-oriented, guest-oriented and service-minded.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance of hotel facilities, guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house, and equipment.
• Assist in repairing electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and mechanical systems as directed.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, and minor repairs to maintain the hotel in good condition.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and service calls from guests and departments.
• Monitor and record utility usage when required.
• Ensure tools and equipment are used, maintained, and stored safely.
• Set up, move, and maintain hotel furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Report hazards, damages, or malfunctions to the Maintenance Head of Department.
• Assist in emergency response procedures, including fire alarm testing and evacuation drills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Head of Department.
• Maintain and repair hotel rooms and public areas (toilets, drains, hardware, electrical & plumbing).
• Test, troubleshoot and repair all types of equipment.
• Understand and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Communicate with guests and staff to understand needs and provide information.

Education

SPM/Certificate/Diploma related to the field

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

To assist in the upkeep, repair, and preventive maintenance of the hotel’s facilities, equipment, and systems to ensure a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for guests and staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance of hotel facilities, including guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house, and equipment.
• Assist in repairing electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and mechanical systems as directed.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, and minor repairs to maintain the hotel in good condition.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and service calls from guests and departments.
• Assist in monitoring and recording utility usage (water, electricity, gas) when required.
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly used, maintained, and stored safely.
• Support in setting up, moving, and maintaining hotel furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times.
• Report any hazards, damages, or malfunctions immediately to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist in emergency response procedures, including fire alarm testing and evacuation drills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Head of Department.
• Perform maintenance activities in hotel room and public area like plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, air conditioner and electrical equipment.
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment.
• Understand and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Communicate with different types of people to comprehend what they want and to provide them with information and assistance.
• Check for new maintenance requests and update once the task is completed.
• Ability to read and understand test equipment, measuring devices, and safety manuals.
• To clean, lubricate, protect, and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel.
• To operate as an independent mechanic by analysing problems, identifying courses of action, and implementing solutions with available resources and to a high degree of quality.
• To be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect guests and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency.
• To monitor fire alarm as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems.

Job Requirements

• Must possessed at least SPM/Certificate/Diploma related to the field.
• At least 1 year of working experience as maintenance personnel in hotel industry.
• 6 working days with 1 day off.
• Able to work in rotation shift inclusive during weekend and public holidays.
• Able to be presented in hotel during emergency situation.
• Well verse with maintenance operations and administrations.
• Able to work in a fast pace environment.
• Proactive and result oriented.
• Guest oriented and service minded person.

What we offer

Hotel Casuarina @ Kuala Kangsar, we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling work environment. Some of the benefits you can expect include:

• Comprehensive medical, including Clinic Panel, medical insurance, GTL & GPA
• Opportunities for career development and professional training
• Discounts on our Hotel Casuarina
• Free parking
• Meal provided

About us

Hotel Casuarina @ Kuala Kangsar is an English-style boutique hotel that is refined and stylish, whether for business or leisure stays. It consists of two modern architectural buildings elegantly facing the second largest river in peninsular Malaysia, the Perak River.

If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to join a dynamic and growing organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.