General Technician – Hotel Maintenance

About the role

The General Technician is responsible for maintaining the comfort, safety and functionality of guest rooms and hotel facilities. Working closely with the engineering team, you will respond to guest repair requests, perform preventive maintenance and ensure all equipment operates efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Attend to guest repair requests and communicate resolutions promptly.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen equipment, mechanical room assets and HVAC systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair air‑conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic, and carpentry items.
• Perform surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood‑trim repairs.
• Replace light bulbs, A/C filters, electrical switches, outlets and other guestroom items.
• Program televisions, update HVAC schedules and manage related inventory.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout procedures before any maintenance work.
• Maintain landscaping, sprinkler systems and exterior repairs.
• Document daily activities and hand over information to subsequent shifts.

Required profile

• Basic knowledge of air‑conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to perform manual tasks such as lifting up to 50 lb, using tools and carrying equipment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with guests and team members.
• Commitment to safety policies, proper handling of flammable materials and use of protective equipment.

Required skills

• Air conditioning and refrigeration
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• Plumbing
• Pneumatic/electronic controls
• Carpentry and finish work
• Painting and drywall repair
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Vehicle maintenance
• Energy‑conservation practices
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Landscaping and sprinkler system maintenance
• Basic computer operation for HVAC scheduling