Hotel Workshop Technician: Craft, Repair & Refurbish

President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, seeks a hands-on Hotel Maintenance Workshop Technician with proven hotel maintenance experience. You will maintain equipment, furniture and facilities through repairs, refurbishment and fabrication, solving technical problems with pride in durable work.

Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance, on-site support and safe use of workshop tools, ensuring minimal disruption to guests and a well-organised workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' hotel workshop or maintenance experience.
• Hotel experience is essential.
• Technical trade qualification is advantageous.
• Experience with workshop maintenance, repairs or fabrication.
• Knowledge of tools, machinery and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hotel equipment, furniture, fixtures and facilities.
• Repair, refurbish and fabricate components within the workshop.
• Assist with on-site maintenance and urgent repairs across guest and back-of-house areas.
• Ensure high-quality, durable work with minimal guest disruption.
• Operate and maintain workshop tools and machinery safely.
• Inspect and test completed work for reliability and performance.
• Maintain a clean, organised workshop and report inventory needs.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Troubleshooting

Mechanical & electrical basics

Teamwork & communication

Independent prioritization

Education

Technical/trade qualification (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Workshop tools

Machinery maintenance

Job description

The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, seeks a hands-on Hotel Maintenance Workshop Technician with proven hotel maintenance experience. You will maintain equipment, furniture and facilities through repairs, refurbishment and fabrication, solving technical problems with pride in durable work.

Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance, on-site support and safe use of workshop tools, ensuring minimal disruption to guests and a well-organised workshop environment.