Job Description

Company Description

Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.

Job Description

• Follow sign-in and sign-out procedures for master cards, keys, mobile phones, ladders, and equipment.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance (PPM) in guest rooms, apartments, and assigned areas.
• Attend promptly to plumbing requests from guest rooms, apartments, and the RSM system.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair water supply lines, drainage systems, sanitary fixtures, taps, valves, and water heaters.
• Take and record plant room readings at the required intervals.
• Complete PPM checklists accurately and carry out maintenance according to the approved schedule.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on sump pumps, booster pumps, water heaters, and pressure-reducing valves (PRVs).
• Conduct regular plant room inspections and keep work areas clean, tidy, and accessible.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe working procedures.
• Report hazards, defective equipment, misuse of resources, and water or energy wastage.
• Record monthly water meter readings and support water and energy conservation initiatives.
• Update maintenance records and ensure assigned PPM tasks in Side Kick are completed within schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school certificate or equivalent; technical certification or diploma in plumbing is preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant plumbing experience, preferably in facilities management, building maintenance, or hospitality.
• Experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining water supply lines, drainage systems, sanitary fixtures, valves, pumps, and water heaters.
• Ability to read plumbing drawings and follow technical instructions.
• Competent in using plumbing tools, equipment, and materials safely.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Good communication, active listening, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing; an additional language is an advantage.
• Dependable, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Physically capable of prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, and working in confined spaces.