Senior Facilities Technician

About the role

The Senior Facilities Technician is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of all engineering and plant systems that support the hotel’s guest services and back‑of‑house functions at Raffles Hotel Singapore. Working on a shift basis, you will ensure comfortable room temperatures, reliable water supply, functional audiovisual and lighting systems, and overall safety of the property.

Key responsibilities

• Operate HVAC, water heating and distribution equipment to maintain comfortable temperatures and clean water throughout the hotel.
• Manage television, satellite and audiovisual equipment for guest rooms and event spaces.
• Respond to technical requests from guests and hotel staff promptly and efficiently.
• Perform routine patrols to check fire safety, lighting schedules, and overall site safety.
• Carry out corrective maintenance, replace faulty components or lighting, and record daily utility meter readings.
• Execute preventive maintenance on plant facilities, furniture, building surfaces, elevators, dumbwaiters, swimming pool, water fountains, fire protection, drainage and sanitary systems, and lighting control systems.
• Support the emergency operations team during crises.

Required profile

• Proven experience in hotel or commercial facilities engineering.
• Ability to work shifts and respond quickly to breakdowns or guest requests.
• Strong attention to safety and preventive‑maintenance procedures.
• Good communication skills to interact with guests and internal teams.

Required skills

• HVAC system operation and maintenance
• Plumbing and water‑heating equipment operation
• Audio‑visual (AV) and satellite equipment operation
• Elevator and dumbwaiter operation
• Pool and water‑feature maintenance
• Fire protection system operation
• Drainage and sanitary system operation
• Lighting and dimming control system operation