Multi-Skilled Technician cum Carpenter

IHG · Kuwait City

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Preventive Maintenance

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with the hotel's Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program.
Conduct routine inspections of hotel facilities, guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house, and engineering plant rooms.
Identify equipment deterioration and perform proactive maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and engineering standards.

Corrective Maintenance

Respond promptly to maintenance requests through the hotel's work order system.
Diagnose faults and perform repairs to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems.
Restore equipment and facilities to operational condition with minimal disruption to hotel operations.
Escalate specialized repairs beyond the scope of the role to the Engineering Supervisor.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Daily Inspections

Attend the Engineering daily briefing and review assigned work orders.
Inspect guestrooms, public areas, plant rooms, and back-of-house facilities.
Monitor the condition and performance of building systems and equipment.
Check for safety hazards, leaks, abnormal noises, equipment alarms, and operational deficiencies.

Maintenance Activities

Carry out preventive maintenance as scheduled.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests from operational departments.
Repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and minor civil defects.
Replace defective components such as lamps, switches, valves, taps, filters, thermostats, belts, and motors where applicable.
Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper operation.

Guest Support

Respond courteously and professionally to guest maintenance requests.
Complete guestroom repairs with minimal inconvenience to guests.
Maintain a high standard of workmanship and cleanliness while working in occupied areas.

Documentation

Complete work orders and preventive maintenance records accurately.
Report recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
Notify the Engineering Supervisor of major repair requirements or spare parts needed.

Safety & Housekeeping

Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures where applicable.
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
Ensure compliance with hotel health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications:

Education

Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services, or a related technical field.

Experience

Minimum 2–3 years of maintenance experience in a hotel, commercial building, or facilities environment.
Experience in multi-skilled maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems.
Previous hospitality experience is preferred.

As a Multi-Skilled Technician (MST), you will support IHG's purpose of True Hospitality for Good by ensuring all hotel facilities, plant, and equipment are maintained in a safe, efficient, and reliable condition. You will carry out preventive and corrective maintenance across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems, helping deliver a seamless guest experience while maintaining compliance with IHG brand standards, life safety requirements, and local regulations.

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