Maintenance Technician

The President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on duty

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Job summary

At The President Hotel, the Maintenance team keeps a 349-room property operating safely and efficiently. The Maintenance Technician role requires hands-on experience across plumbing, basic electrical work, HVAC and general repairs.

You will perform day-to-day maintenance, respond to requests from various departments, and assist with planned maintenance to uphold guest comfort and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Matric / High School Certificate or equivalent.
• Relevant technical or vocational training in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Maintenance or a related trade.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ general maintenance or technical services experience.
• Previous experience in a hotel, resort or large commercial property environment is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience in plumbing, basic electrical work, HVAC maintenance and minor carpentry repairs.
• Experience with planned and preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs to plumbing, lighting, fixtures, fittings, doors and furniture.
• Basic understanding of air‑conditioning and ventilation systems.
• Familiarity with health, safety and maintenance procedures.
• Experience using a CMMS such as OMNI or similar is advantageous.
• Ability to complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Professional and guest-focused when working in occupied rooms and public areas.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays and respond to emergency maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and repairs throughout the hotel.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests from Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B and other operational departments.
• Diagnosing and repairing general faults across plumbing, basic electrical, HVAC, mechanical and carpentry systems.
• Completing planned and preventative maintenance according to the hotel's maintenance programme.
• Repairing plumbing fixtures, taps, toilets, drainage systems and attending to leaks.
• Replacing and testing lighting, plugs, sockets and basic electrical components within your authorised scope.
• Carrying out basic maintenance on air-conditioning and ventilation systems.
• Repairing doors, locks, handles, hinges, furniture and other guest-facing fixtures.
• Responding quickly to urgent breakdowns, leaks and technical faults to minimise disruption to guests.
• Escalating specialist electrical, refrigeration or mechanical faults when required.
• Completing job cards, maintenance logs and OMNI tasks accurately.
• Maintaining safe, clean and organised work areas and following all health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider Maintenance team during breakdowns, emergencies and high-demand operational periods.
• Living our values of Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Passion and Integrity.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Carpentry

PPM

Fault-finding

Health and safety

Documentation

Education

Matric / High School Certificate or equivalent

Technical/trade training in Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical/HVAC/Building Maintenance

Tools

OMNI CMMS

Job description

Because a memorable hotel stay depends on every room, facility and detail working exactly as it should.

At The President Hotel, our Maintenance team plays a vital role in keeping our 349-room property operating safely, efficiently and to the standards our guests expect.

As we continue our journey toward luxury, we're looking for an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Technician with a minimum of 2 to 3 years' relevant experience. This is an all-round technical role requiring practical experience across plumbing, basic electrical work, HVAC, general repairs and preventative maintenance.

If you are technically versatile, solutions-driven and understand the importance of responding quickly and professionally within a guest-focused hotel environment, this opportunity is for you.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / High School Certificate or equivalent
• Relevant technical or vocational training in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Maintenance or a related trade
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' general maintenance or technical services experience
• Previous experience within a hotel, resort or large commercial property environment highly advantageous
• Hands-on experience in plumbing, basic electrical work, HVAC maintenance and minor carpentry repairs
• Experience with planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to carry out minor repairs to plumbing, lighting, fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and furniture
• Basic understanding of air-conditioning and ventilation systems
• Familiarity with health, safety and maintenance procedures
• Experience using a CMMS such as OMNI or similar advantageous
• Ability to complete job cards and maintenance records accurately
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Professional and guest-focused when working in occupied rooms and public areas
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays and respond to emergency maintenance requirements
• Valid South African ID
• A fully updated CV with relevant qualifications and contactable reference details is essential

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and repairs throughout the hotel
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests from Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B and other operational departments
• Diagnosing and repairing general faults across plumbing, basic electrical, HVAC, mechanical and carpentry systems
• Completing planned and preventative maintenance according to the hotel's maintenance programme
• Repairing plumbing fixtures, taps, toilets, drainage systems and attending to leaks
• Replacing and testing lighting, plugs, sockets and basic electrical components within your authorised scope
• Carrying out basic maintenance on air-conditioning and ventilation systems
• Repairing doors, locks, handles, hinges, furniture and other guest-facing fixtures
• Responding quickly to urgent breakdowns, leaks and technical faults to minimise disruption to guests
• Escalating specialist electrical, refrigeration or mechanical faults when required
• Completing job cards, maintenance logs and OMNI tasks accurately
• Maintaining safe, clean and organised work areas and following all health and safety procedures
• Supporting the wider Maintenance team during breakdowns, 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 and develop your skills across multiple maintenance disciplines
• Gain exposure to guest rooms, restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities and public areas
• Work alongside qualified tradespeople and experienced maintenance professionals
• Play an important role in maintaining guest comfort and operational excellence
• 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