Maintenance📣 Job Ad

About the Role

W Hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Maintenance professional to join their Engineering & Facilities team. This full-time, non-management position is an opportunity for individuals with 0-1 years of experience to contribute to the operational standards of a luxury hotel. As part of Marriott International, W Hotels focuses on creating vibrant spaces that offer new experiences.

Role Purpose

The Maintenance role is responsible for ensuring a comfortable guest experience by addressing repair requests and maintaining hotel facilities. This position operates within a dynamic environment that emphasizes innovation and a "Whatever/Whenever" service philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to guest repair requests promptly and efficiently.
• Communicate with guests and customers to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen equipment, and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, and machines to ensure proper functioning.
• Safely carry equipment, such as tools and radios, as required.
• Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and utility shut-offs for buildings.
• Maintain the maintenance inventory and requisition necessary parts and supplies.
• Communicate daily activities and any occurring problems to other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
• Perform surface preparation, painting, and minor drywall and wood trim repairs.
• Replace light bulbs and A/C filters, ensuring thorough cleanup of the work area.
• Test, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on various equipment, including plumbing, electrical components, cosmetic items, internet devices, and other guestroom items.
• Program televisions and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.
• Utilize the Lockout/Tagout system before commencing any maintenance work.
• Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping, including sprinkler systems.
• Input air handler schedules and make temperature adjustments using basic computer skills.
• Adhere to all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
• Complete safety training and certifications.
• Properly store flammable materials.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Assist individuals with disabilities.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Adhere to quality expectations and standards.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Support the team to reach common goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance, and heavier items with assistance.
• Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Enter and locate work-related information using computers.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or *** equivalent.
• Some experience in general maintenance.
• Experience in exterior and interior surface preparation and painting.
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance is considered a plus.
• No supervisory experience is required for this role.

Required Skills

• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Electrical Systems
• Mechanical Systems
• Plumbing
• Pneumatic/Electronic Systems and Controls
• Carpentry and Finish Skills
• Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Energy Conservation
• General Building Maintenance
• Painting
• Drywall Repair
• Wood Trim Repair
• Landscaping
• Sprinkler Systems
• Computer Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Teamwork

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time, non-management position located at W Hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is not remote.