Handyman at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day

As Handyman, you will be responsible for helping the technicians in operating, maintaining and repairing all aspects of the hotel’s engineering systems, in accordance with the hotel standards, to achieve optimum operating efficiency at all times.

Some of main responsibilities are:

• Carrying out minor repair works on the carpentry and painting aspects of the hotel and actively involved in preventive and routine maintenance of engineering systems.
• To contribute to the hotel energy saving plan by work and suggestions.
• To maintain necessary stocks and spare parts to ensure equipment are functioning well without interruption and to follow-up with the deliveries.
• Maintain and take proper care of all work Tools
• Be a Team player and maintain a good working relationship with other employees
• Ensuring that the mechanical plant rooms are kept clean and tidy, as assigned.
• Observing prescribed safety standards. Helping maintain safe conditions for self and others
• Participating in departmental training & developmental programs, as listed.
• Ability to champion the multitasking roles and ready to help others when required.
• Participate in the planned preventive maintenance of all major Plant/equipment, to ensure minimum disruption to guest service
• Conducts self in a professional and courteous manner to guests at all times, to reflect the high brand standards.
• Flexibility in responding to and handling guest requests, as assigned
• Carry out the minor painting activity including the wallpaper work as and when required in the guest rooms and the public areas of the hotel.
• Attending the carpentry related works like fixing of broken furniture; furniture fixtures and polishing of the wooden surfaces.
• Being aware of and adhering to the Fire and Life Safety standards of the hotel, ensuring to report any risks to Management.
• Observing prescribed safety standards. Helping maintain safe conditions for self and others.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems, as optimized.
  
  

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in hotels in similar position
• Previous background of repair & maintenance hands on experience.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and use of test equipment
• Good command of English language, both oral and written
  
  

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to Belong.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch if this position matches your skills and interests and tell us how you could bring your individual competencies by clicking "Apply Online".

We are an equal opportunity employer.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.