Kitchen and Laundry Technician

About the role

The Kitchen and Laundry Technician is responsible for responding to guest repair requests and maintaining all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within the hotel. Working independently, you will ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting.

Key responsibilities

• Attend to guest repair requests for kitchen, laundry, and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication of tools and machinery.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and machines visually and conduct routine checks.
• Identify, locate, and operate shut‑off valves for all equipment.
• Maintain inventory, requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Communicate daily activities and issues to subsequent shifts using approved procedures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and HVAC drawings.
• Execute complex repairs on MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems, air‑conditioning, refrigeration, and pool heaters.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout procedures before any maintenance work.
• Use engineering software for preventive maintenance and energy management.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and act as Engineer on Duty when required.

Required profile

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow safety policies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid knowledge of hotel‑wide engineering operations.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with guests and shift teams.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and professional appearance.

Required skills

• Air‑conditioning and refrigeration
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical maintenance
• Plumbing
• Pneumatic/electronic controls
• Carpentry and finish work
• Kitchen equipment operation and repair
• Hand and power tool safety
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Preventive maintenance software