Facilities Technician

President Hotels; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Staff meals on duty

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Facilities Technician with a recognised Red Seal Trade Test certification and 2–4 years of relevant experience to maintain HVAC, refrigeration, electrical and plumbing systems across the property.

This multi-skilled role requires fault-finding, preventative maintenance and the ability to work in guest areas, public spaces and back‑of‑house areas, ensuring safety, reliability and high standards for our guests.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Trade Test certification is essential.
• Background in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration or Plumbing.
• 2–4 years in facilities or building maintenance.
• Experience in hotel or commercial property environment is essential.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out day-to-day facilities maintenance, repairs and fault-finding.
• Maintaining guest rooms, public areas, restaurants and conference facilities.
• Inspecting, servicing and repairing HVAC, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Attending to plumbing faults, leaks and drainage issues.
• Carrying out electrical maintenance and fault-finding within scope.
• Completing general building maintenance and repairs to fixtures and fittings.

Skills

Fault finding

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

General maintenance

Reading diagrams

Education

Red Seal Trade Test

Tools

CMMS OMNI

Job description

Because exceptional guest experiences depend on a property that works seamlessly behind the scenes.

At The President Hotel, our Maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping our 349-room property safe, efficient, comfortable and operating at its best every day. From guest rooms and public areas to restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities and back-of-house operations, our technical team ensures the hotel’s facilities and equipment meet the standards our guests expect.

As we continue our journey toward luxury, we’re looking for an experienced and hands‑on Facilities Technician with a recognised Red Seal Trade Test certification and a minimum of 2 to 4 years’ relevant experience.

This is a multi-skilled technical role requiring practical experience across general building maintenance, HVAC and air‑conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical systems and general repairs.

Previous experience maintaining a hotel or commercial office/property environment is essential.

If you are a qualified tradesperson who is technically versatile, confident in fault‑finding and comfortable working across multiple maintenance disciplines, this opportunity is for you.

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised Red Seal Trade Test certification – essential and non-negotiable
• Relevant technical or trade background in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing or a related facilities discipline
• Minimum 2 to 4 years’ relevant facilities or building maintenance experience
• Previous hands‑on maintenance experience within a hotel or commercial office/property environment – essential
• Strong all‑round technical knowledge across HVAC, air‑conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance
• Practical experience servicing, maintaining and fault‑finding on air‑conditioning and HVAC systems
• Working knowledge of commercial refrigeration equipment, including cold rooms, chillers, freezers, refrigerators and ice machines, advantageous
• Practical plumbing experience, including piping, taps, toilets, drainage and leak repairs
• Good electrical fault‑finding and maintenance experience appropriate to your qualification and authorised scope
• Experience with general building repairs, fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and minor carpentry
• Strong fault‑finding, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Ability to read technical diagrams, manuals and equipment specifications
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working procedures
• Experience using a CMMS such as OMNI or similar, advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to respond quickly to breakdowns and urgent maintenance requirements
• Professional and guest‑focused when working in occupied rooms, offices and public areas
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and assist with emergency call‑outs when required
• Valid South African ID
• A fully updated CV with Red Seal certification, relevant qualifications and contactable reference details is essential

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out day‑to‑day facilities maintenance, repairs and technical fault‑finding throughout the property
• Maintaining guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities and back‑of‑house operational areas
• Inspecting, servicing and repairing HVAC, air‑conditioning and refrigeration systems within your technical scope
• Attending to plumbing faults, leaks, drainage issues and associated repairs
• Carrying out electrical maintenance and fault‑finding within your authorised scope
• Completing general building maintenance and repairs to fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and equipment
• Conducting planned and preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and equipment downtime
• Responding promptly to urgent maintenance requests and technical breakdowns
• Diagnosing faults, completing repairs and escalating specialist work when required
• Working closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B and other operational departments to resolve maintenance issues efficiently
• Monitoring equipment performance and identifying recurring faults or potential maintenance concerns
• Completing job cards, maintenance records and OMNI/CMMS tasks accurately
• Following all required health, safety and environmental procedures
• Supporting the wider Maintenance team during emergencies and high‑demand operational periods
• Living our values of Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Passion and Integrity

Why Join The President Hotel

• Be part of Cape Town’s Most Loved Hotel
• Work within a professional, high‑volume 349‑room hotel operation
• Apply your trade skills across a broad range of facilities and technical disciplines
• Gain exposure to HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance
• Work across guest rooms, restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities, public spaces and operational areas
• Work alongside experienced maintenance professionals and qualified tradespeople
• Play an important role in maintaining guest comfort, property standards and operational reliability
• Be part of our exciting journey toward luxury
• Enjoy a competitive market‑related salary, company contributions toward medical aid and provident fund, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture