Painter

Rixos Hotels; Doha; On-site; QAR 10,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium hotel chain in Doha seeks a professional painter to maintain aesthetic standards throughout the property. The ideal candidate has secondary education and extensive experience in commercial or hospitality settings, with a keen eye for detail and adherence to safety protocols. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial or hospitality settings.
• Familiarity with safety protocols for hazardous materials.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, and lift for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting to ensure proper adhesion.
• Apply finishes to walls, ceilings, and furniture.
• Conduct routine inspections and touch-ups on painted surfaces.
• Ensure work complies with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Proven experience as a professional painter

Knowledge of various painting techniques

Attention to detail

Ability to prepare and paint surfaces efficiently

Education

Secondary / High school education

Tools

Painting tools and equipment

Job description

Overview

Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North comprises a 345-key hotel, along with a souq encompassing 11,000sqm of leasing space, a beach club, a theme park, and a waterpark. The resort boasts panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Rixos plans to provide a platform for showcasing Qatar as a tourism destination. One of the country’s biggest draws will be Qetaifan Island North’s Meryal Waterpark attraction. The Rig 1938 is the world’s highest tower of its kind, reaching 82 metres.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, and filling holes or cracks to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Apply paint, varnish, stains, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and furniture using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
• Maintain the hotel’s aesthetic standards by ensuring clean, smooth, and even paint finishes on all assigned surfaces.
• Conduct routine inspections and touch-ups on painted surfaces to address wear and damage.
• Remove old paint and wallpaper as needed for renovation or maintenance projects.
• Use ladders, scaffolding, and lifts safely to access high or hard-to-reach areas.
• Coordinate with the engineering and maintenance teams to schedule painting work without disrupting hotel operations.
• Ensure all painting work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain painting tools, equipment, and inventory of supplies; report needs to supervisor.
• Document work completed and report any maintenance issues discovered during painting.

Qualifications

• Secondary / High school education
• Proven experience as a professional painter, preferably in commercial or hospitality settings
• Knowledge of various painting techniques, materials, and tools
• Ability to prepare and paint surfaces efficiently and to a high standard of quality
• Familiarity with safety protocols, including the handling of hazardous materials like solvents and paint removers
• Physical ability to stand, bend, climb, and lift for extended periods
• Attention to detail and a good eye for color and finish quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team