Duty Engineer

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel is seeking a Duty Engineer to oversee engineering operations, coordinate maintenance activities, and ensure compliance with hotel standards. The role requires technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to managing emergencies and energy conservation. Successful candidates will enjoy a vibrant work culture with career growth opportunities and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Best-in-industry training

Complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties

Paid holidays/vacation

Medical/life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years as Building/Facilities Technician with hands-on skills.
• Minimum 1 year of administrative experience in hospitality or engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering operations, ensuring compliance with maintenance standards.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and manage minor engineering projects.
• Conduct daily inspections and lead meetings with subordinates.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Positive learning attitude

Education

Diploma in Building/Facilities Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

As the world’s leading operator of luxury hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts currently manages 133 properties in 47 countries.Open since 1994, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore provides a preferred address for business and leisure travellers, and the highly personalised, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests expect and value around the world. Recent awards and honours include Top 10 ‘Singapore’s Best Hotels’ and Top 5 ‘Singapore’s Best Hotel Spas’ in Travel + Leisure’s Luxury Awards Asia Pacific. For more information on Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, visit press.fourseasons.com/singapore

About the role:

Duty Engineer

The Duty Engineer plays a crucial role in overseeing all engineering operations within the hotel. This includes delegating tasks to subordinates, coordinating engineering activities, and implementing preventive maintenance programs. He/she will ensure compliance with maintenance standards, monitor supplies, and respond to emergency breakdowns. Additionally, the Duty Engineer handles minor projects, ensures systems are well-maintained, and promotes energy conservation measures. The incumbent also conducts inspections, leads daily meetings, and trains subordinates while enforcing hotel policies.

What you will do:

• Oversee delegation of daily tasks to subordinates, aligning with maintenance programs such as Perfect Room Program (PRP) and Preventive Maintenance Program (PMP)

• Coordinate all engineering activities hotel-wide

• Develop and execute PMP for engineering equipment/systems including those under Maintenance Contracts, ensuring strict adherence to PMP standards. Monitor and maintain records of preventive maintenance activities.

• Manage inventory levels of engineering supplies and ensure timely replenishment

• Respond to emergency breakdowns promptly and see through to resolution. Manage minor engineering projects and provide updates to the Assistant Director of Engineering.

• Ensure all M&E, ACMV, fire and safety systems are well maintained and checked periodically.

• Implement and promote energy conservation measures, seeking opportunities for improvement.

• Lead daily meetings and guide subordinates by training and developing their career growth.

• Ensures that all subordinates conform to the hotel’s employee handbook and policies such as grooming and behaviour.

• Conduct daily inspections of engineering plant rooms and random inspections of work performed by subordinates.

What you bring:

• Preferably a Diploma holder in Building/Facilities Engineering or its equivalent

• Minimum four (4) years as Building/Facilities Technician with hands-on skills, and/or minimum two (2) years as a Senior Technician/M&E Supervisor/Maintenance Officer or equivalent, with strong Technical knowledge

• Minimum one (1) year of administrative experience, preferably in a hospitality or engineering-related field, will be an added advantage

• Equipped with basic Computer Skills (i.e. MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

• Positive learning attitude, an eye for details, being actively prepared for urgent/emergency work, and a growth mindset

What we offer:

With a culture built on mutual respect, a growing world of opportunities and an environment that supports the personal drive for excellence, a Four Seasons career can be exceptionally rewarding.

• Career growth opportunities

• Unique strong culture

• Best-in-industry training

• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties (based on availability), with discounted meals

• Paid holidays/vacation

• Dental and medical/life insurance

• Employee service awards/Birthday Gift

• Annual employee party/social and sporting events

• Complimentary meals in dedicated employee restaurant

Schedule & Hours:

This position requires the incumbent to work from Mondays to Fridays and one weekend per week, 8.30 am to 6.00 pm. He/she may cover shift duties due to work exigencies.