Maintenance📣 Job Ad

About the Role

W Hotels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a dedicated 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 excellence of a luxury hospitality brand. W Hotels is committed to reinventing luxury standards worldwide through its "Whatever/Whenever" service philosophy, aiming to awaken curiosity and broaden horizons by offering genuine life experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and process guest repair requests, communicating with guests to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on kitchen and guest room tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Transport equipment, such as tools and radios.
• Identify, locate, and operate all equipment shut-off valves and utility closing levers for buildings.
• Maintain required inventory for maintenance and order necessary parts and supplies.
• Communicate daily activities and issues to other teams using approved communication standards and programs.
• Perform surface preparation, painting, and minor repairs to drywall and woodwork.
• Replace light bulbs and air conditioner filters.
• Clean and thoroughly maintain areas of painting or repair.
• Test, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on all types of equipment, plumbing (*, unclogging toilets and drains), and electrical components, including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, and replacing electrical switches and outlets.
• Program televisions and perform general maintenance and inventory tasks related to engineering.
• Utilize the lockout/tagout system before performing maintenance work.
• Perform repairs to interior and exterior landscaping and exterior landscaping sprinkler systems.
• Enter and retrieve work-related information using computers.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, reporting maintenance issues, hazardous working conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Successfully complete safety training and certifications, and store flammable materials according to safety guidelines.
• Ensure a clean and complete uniform is worn, maintaining a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Respect confidentiality in the dissemination of proprietary banner and/or hotel information and protect all company assets.
• Greet and welcome all guests according to company standards, anticipating and addressing guest service needs.
• Assist individuals with disabilities and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Adhere to quality requirements and standards.
• Develop positive and constructive professional relationships with peers, uniting and helping each other to achieve common goals, and listening and responding appropriately to other employees' concerns.
• Use clear and courteous language in all communications.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than 50 pounds (* kg) without assistance and objects weighing more with assistance.
• Climb stairs, service ramps, and ladders.
• Reach for objects overhead and below the knees, including bending, body rotations, pulling, and stooping.
• Undertake other reasonable employment tasks as requested.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent secondary education level is recommended.
• Professional or technical work experience is recommended.
• Experience in general maintenance, interior and exterior surface preparation, and painting is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Required Skills

• Maintenance
• Repair requests
• Preventive maintenance
• Inspection
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Basic computer skills
• Lockout/Tagout system
• HVAC knowledge
• Electrical knowledge
• Mechanical knowledge
• Plumbing knowledge
• Carpentry knowledge
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Energy conservation principles
• Painting skills
• Troubleshooting abilities
• Landscaping maintenance

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time, non-management position located at Area 1 Al Aqeeq Street Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13519. The role is not remote. While 0-1 years of experience is the primary requirement, hotel maintenance/engineering experience is considered a plus. No supervisory experience is required for this role.