Maintenance Technician – Hotel & Facilities

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Maintenance Technician to join our hotel’s facilities team in Aqaba. You will be the first point of contact for guest repair requests and responsible for keeping all building systems running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve guest repair requests promptly.
• Perform preventive maintenance on kitchen, mechanical room, and other equipment, including cleaning, lubrication and visual inspections.
• Identify and operate shut‑off valves for equipment and building utilities.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies, and requisition as needed.
• Carry out surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood‑trim repairs, and clean work areas.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other mechanical systems.
• Program televisions, replace light bulbs, A/C filters, switches and outlets.
• Use Lockout/Tagout procedures before any maintenance work.
• Perform interior and exterior landscaping repairs, including sprinkler maintenance.
• Document daily activities and communicate shift hand‑overs using approved systems.

Required profile

• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn air‑conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic controls, carpentry and general building systems.
• Ability to follow safety and security policies, including use of Lockout/Tagout.
• Physical capability to lift and move objects up to 50 lb and perform heavier tasks with assistance.
• Professional appearance and strong communication skills.

Required skills

• Air‑conditioning and refrigeration
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical maintenance
• Plumbing repairs
• Pneumatic/electronic controls
• Carpentry and finish work
• Painting and drywall repair
• Landscaping and sprinkler maintenance
• Lockout/Tagout safety procedures
• Basic computer operation for HVAC scheduling and TV programming