Facilities Maintenance Technician

Role Overview

Facilities Maintenance Technician at Alba Cars, Dubai, UAE. A hands-on role maintaining showroom premises and building systems including air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.

Company Overview

Alba Cars is one of Dubai's leading used-car dealerships.

Role Purpose

Maintain Alba Cars' showroom facilities and building systems to ensure a clean, safe, and professional environment for customers and employees. Diagnose and repair faults across air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing systems, and support general facility upkeep.

Key Responsibilities

Air Conditioning Maintenance & Repair

• Inspect building AC systems, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs within your competence and company procedures.
• Perform routine AC servicing, including cleaning filters and checking cooling performance.
• Identify recurring faults and take appropriate action to reduce disruption to showroom operations.
• Report major faults and repairs requiring specialist support to the Head of Facilities.

Electrical & Plumbing Maintenance

• Carry out routine electrical maintenance and minor repairs to lighting, switches, and fittings using safe working practices.
• Identify electrical faults and report issues requiring specialist attention.
• Repair plumbing issues, including leaks, blocked drains, and faulty taps or bathroom fittings.
• Check electrical and plumbing fixtures regularly and address maintenance needs promptly.

General Repairs & Preventive Maintenance

• Complete general maintenance tasks, including minor repairs to doors, fixtures, and fittings.
• Inspect the premises and identify potential issues before they lead to breakdowns or disruption.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and prioritise tasks according to urgency.
• Keep the Head of Facilities updated on completed repairs, outstanding issues, and required parts.
• Maintain tools and equipment and leave work areas tidy after completing repairs.

Cleaning & Facility Upkeep

• Support cleaning of showroom areas, offices, washrooms, and shared spaces as required.
• Carry out tasks such as sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, and removing waste, using cleaning products and equipment safely.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous hands-on experience as a facilities maintenance technician, maintenance technician, handyman, or in a similar role.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair AC faults.
• Practical experience in both electrical maintenance and plumbing.
• Good troubleshooting skills and ability to complete general repairs independently.
• Ability to use maintenance tools and equipment safely and recognise when specialist support is needed.
• Basic English communication skills to understand instructions and report issues.
• Willingness to support cleaning and general facility upkeep alongside maintenance duties.

Skills & Competencies

• Air conditioning fault diagnosis and repair.
• Electrical maintenance and minor repairs.
• Plumbing repair and troubleshooting.
• Maintenance tool and equipment operation.
• Reliable and organised approach to task prioritisation.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Information

Contract & Location

• Type: Full-time, on-site position.
• Location: Dubai, UAE.
• Candidates must live in the UAE or be willing to relocate for this on-site role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: AED 3,000–4,000 per month.
• UAE employment visa sponsorship.
• Medical insurance.
• 30 days of paid annual leave.

Hiring Process

• Initial interview.
• Practical assessment, where required, covering AC repair, electrical maintenance, and plumbing skills.