Full job description

Grand Central Hotel is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hotel Electrician to join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in a hotel or hospitality environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the hotel’s electrical systems while also attending to general maintenance requests and ensuring prompt resolution of guest complaints to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all hotel electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults involving lighting, power outlets, switchboards, distribution panels, pumps, motors, generators, and other electrical installations.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest maintenance requests and complaints, including electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, carpentry, painting, door locks, furniture, and other general maintenance issues.
• Carry out routine inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, and plant rooms to identify maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with hotel standards and UAE safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, and other departments to ensure guest requests are resolved promptly.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 years of experience as an Electrician.
• At least 5 years of experience in a hotel or hospitality environment is mandatory.
• Diploma, ITI, Trade Certificate, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrician Trade.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Good working knowledge of plumbing, air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service attitude with the ability to interact professionally with hotel guests.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotel.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems and hotel engineering operations.
• Basic knowledge of fire alarm systems, pumps, generators, and building management systems (BMS) is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Accommodation and transportation provided
• Duty meals
• Medical insurance

Job Type: Full-time