Job description
Role Overview
General Technician at Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Desert Islands Resort & Spa location.
Company Overview
Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, founded in 2001 in Thailand. The company operates across captivating locales worldwide, from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. The brand is inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning "without end" and embodies freedom, movement, and harmony, grounded in authentic hospitality.
Role Purpose
Support the hotel's Engineering and Maintenance operations by performing hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance, responding promptly to repair and maintenance requirements, and ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for guests and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repairs
- Carry out daily preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the hotel.
- Attend to maintenance requests related to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, AC, and general building maintenance.
- Perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repair works.
- Perform basic AC cleaning and servicing as required.
Inspections & Monitoring
- Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, facilities, and equipment.
- Report major defects, equipment failures, and maintenance requirements to the Engineering Supervisor.
Emergency Response & Request Management
- Respond promptly to guest and hotel department maintenance requests and emergencies.
- Respond effectively to maintenance requests and emergencies.
Standards & Safety
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to hotel standards.
- Follow all hotel health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping of work areas after completing tasks.
Equipment & Materials Management
- Maintain and properly store tools, equipment, and maintenance materials.
Collaboration & Support
- Assist specialized technicians and contractors when required.
- Support energy conservation and sustainability initiatives within the hotel.
- Provide support to other Engineering activities as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience as a General Technician, Maintenance Technician, or similar role, preferably in a hotel or resort.
- Hands-on knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, AC, painting, carpentry, and general maintenance.
- Experience in hotel, resort, commercial building, or facility management preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Safety-conscious and reliable.
- Service-oriented approach.
Additional Information
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Willingness to live and work in a remote resort location.