Junior Engineer

The Junior Engineer is responsible for carrying out day-to-day hands-on maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance works throughout the Hotel. The role supports the smooth and safe operation of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities and building systems by responding promptly to defects and completing assigned maintenance tasks.

The incumbent is expected to be highly hands-on, service-oriented and able to perform basic troubleshooting and repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing and general building maintenance areas.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform basic electrical works such as replacement of light fittings, switches, sockets and other minor electrical components, where appropriately trained and authorized.
• Carry out basic plumbing works, including clearing minor blockages, repairing or replacing taps, fittings, hoses, flushing systems and attending to minor water leakage issues.
• Perform general building maintenance works including minor carpentry, painting, patching, sealing, drilling, installation and other handyman works.
• Assist with the inspection, operation and basic troubleshooting of the Hotel’s mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems and equipment.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance works according to the Hotel’s maintenance programme and ensure assigned tasks are completed within the required timeframe.
• Conduct routine checks of guest rooms, plantrooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities to identify defects, abnormalities or potential maintenance issues.
• Assist in maintaining air-conditioning and ventilation systems, including basic cleaning, checking and troubleshooting of equipment where applicable.
• Support the Engineering team in carrying out corrective, preventive, protective and improvement works to maintain the Hotel’s operational readiness.
• Assist external contractors and vendors during maintenance, servicing, repair and installation works, including providing access and operational support where required.
• Ensure tools, equipment and spare parts are properly used, maintained and returned to their designated storage areas after completion of work.
• Maintain proper records of maintenance works performed, defects identified, repairs completed and outstanding works requiring follow-up.
• Inform the Engineering Supervisor or relevant manager promptly of major defects, recurring issues, equipment failures or situations requiring specialist contractor support.
• Liaise with Front Office, Housekeeping and other operational departments when attending to room or facility defects to minimize disruption to guests and Hotel operations.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair works are performed in accordance with workplace safety requirements, Hotel procedures and applicable regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the work are during and after completion of maintenance works.
• Respond to urgent engineering or maintenance situations and provide hands-on assistance to restore operations as quickly and safely as possible.
• Participate in emergency response activities and support the Hotel’s fire, life-safety and emergency procedures where required.
• Perform other hands-on maintenance duties, assignments and projects as required to support the Hotel’s overall operations and business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NITEC/ Higher NITEC / Diploma or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Facilities Management, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Preferably 1–2 years of relevant hands-on maintenance experience, ideally within a hotel, serviced residence, commercial building or facilities environment.
• Basic knowledge of building Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning and general building maintenance works.
• Able and willing to perform physically hands-on maintenance and repair work.
• Relevant electrical, safety or technical certifications would be advantageous.