Engineering Technician - Hotel MEP

Technician - Hotel MEP plays a critical role in protecting the daily operating condition of a premium hotel property. The position requires advanced troubleshooting, safe repair practices, preventive maintenance discipline, and the ability to work across multiple engineering categories including air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical equipment, controls, carpentry, kitchen equipment, energy systems, and general building management. By resolving issues quickly and accurately, the technician helps maintain guest satisfaction, asset reliability, safety compliance, and uninterrupted hotel service.

Core Duties

* Respond to guest repair requests and resolve maintenance issues professionally with little or no supervision.
* Communicate clearly with guests, customers, supervisors, and team members when handling maintenance concerns or service disruptions.
* Perform preventive maintenance on tools, equipment, guestroom systems, mechanical equipment, and building assets, including cleaning and lubrication.
* Inspect tools, machines, building systems, and engineering equipment to identify defects, risks, wear, or repair requirements.
* Carry and operate maintenance tools, radios, parts, and equipment safely during daily engineering assignments.
* Identify, locate, and operate shut-off valves for equipment and hotel utility systems when required.
* Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts, tools, and supplies needed for repairs and planned maintenance.
* Ensure daily activities, unresolved problems, and engineering updates are handed over to other shifts using approved communication systems.
* Read standard blueprints and electrical schematics related to plumbing, HVAC, and engineering maintenance activities.
* Apply above-average engineering operations skills and strong general mechanical ability to troubleshoot hotel systems.
* Demonstrate proficiency in at least three technical areas, above-average ability in three additional categories, and basic working knowledge across remaining hotel engineering areas.
* Work across air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic and electronic controls, carpentry, finishing, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and general building management as assigned.
* Use hand tools, power tools, technical materials, and repair equipment safely and correctly during maintenance tasks.
* Perform complex repairs on physical property, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical equipment, air conditioners, refrigeration units, and pool heaters.
* Ensure maintenance methods, materials, and repair practices meet company standards and applicable local and national codes.
* Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, plumbing blockages, toilets, drains, lamps, air conditioning units, HVAC systems, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, switches, outlets, televisions, and guestroom equipment.
* Use Lockout and Tagout procedures before performing maintenance work on equipment or energized systems.
* Operate engineering computer programs related to preventive maintenance, energy management, building systems, and connected devices.
* Perform advanced troubleshooting of hotel Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems.
* Support Engineer on Duty responsibilities, including system readings, operational rounds, and shift checks.
* Train and mentor other engineers when required by supervisors or operational needs.
* Report maintenance problems, unsafe conditions, safety hazards, accidents, injuries, equipment concerns, and operational risks immediately.
* Complete safety training and certifications while properly storing flammable materials and following all safety and security procedures.
* Maintain professional uniform, clean appearance, confidentiality, and proper care of company assets.
* Welcome and acknowledge guests according to company standards, anticipate service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and show genuine appreciation.
* Build positive working relationships with colleagues and support the engineering team in reaching shared maintenance goals.
* Enter and locate work-related information using computers and approved engineering systems.
* Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and complete heavier movement tasks with support.
* Move safely on stairs, service ramps, and ladders while bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, reaching overhead, and working below knee level.
* Perform other reasonable engineering and maintenance duties requested by supervisors.

Ideal Profile

* High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with vocational or technical background is preferred.
* Extensive experience and training in general maintenance, electrical work, refrigeration, parts inventory, requisition processes, interior surface preparation, exterior surface preparation, and painting.
* At least 2 years of hotel engineering or hotel maintenance experience is required.
* Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical equipment, controls, and general building services.
* Ability to complete complex maintenance repairs with limited supervision while maintaining safety, quality, and code compliance.
* Advanced ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, plumbing layouts, HVAC references, and basic engineering documentation.
* Good understanding of preventive maintenance systems, energy management programs, engineering computer systems, and maintenance reporting tools.
* Skilled in safe use of hand tools, power tools, technical equipment, and materials used in repair and maintenance work.
* Able to troubleshoot pumps, motors, air conditioners, refrigeration equipment, pool heaters, plumbing defects, electrical faults, and guestroom technical issues.
* Comfortable training or mentoring junior engineering team members when required.
* Professional guest service approach with clear communication, confidentiality, teamwork, and respect for brand standards.
* No supervisory experience is required.
* Valid Driver’s License is required.
* Universal Chlorofluorocarbon Certification is required.
* Must meet applicable state and federal certification or licensing requirements.
* Able to work full-time at King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai.

Skills Set

* Hotel engineering
* MEP maintenance
* Preventive maintenance
* HVAC troubleshooting
* Air conditioning repair
* Refrigeration maintenance
* Electrical repair
* Plumbing repair
* Mechanical systems
* Pump replacement
* Motor replacement
* Pool heater maintenance
* Kitchen equipment maintenance
* Pneumatic controls
* Electronic controls
* Blueprint reading
* Electrical schematics
* Lockout and Tagout
* Energy management systems
* Engineering computer programs
* Maintenance inventory
* Parts requisition
* Hand tool safety
* Power tool safety
* Guest repair requests
* Engineer on Duty rounds
* Building maintenance
* Surface preparation
* Painting
* Carpentry and finishing
* Guestroom equipment repair
* Safety compliance
* CFC certification
* Dubai hotel maintenance

Why Join Us

This role offers a strong opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to grow within Dubai’s active Hospitality sector while working on advanced hotel maintenance systems and guest-focused technical operations. The position provides exposure to luxury hotel engineering standards, preventive maintenance programs, energy management systems, complex MEP troubleshooting, and practical leadership through mentoring and Engineer on Duty responsibilities. It is a valuable fit for someone who enjoys technical problem solving, safe repair work, and direct contribution to guest comfort and property performance.

About the Company

Marriott International is a leading global hospitality company with a wide portfolio of hotel brands, including Marriott Hotels and JW Marriott. In Dubai, Marriott supports premium hotel operations through skilled engineering teams, reliable facilities management, strong safety standards, and service-focused maintenance practices. JW Marriott emphasizes thoughtful hospitality, associate development, teamwork, and operational excellence, giving engineering professionals a supportive environment to build long-term technical careers.