About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.  

A sustainable hospitality leader in the capital, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island is a breadth of fresh air offering an eco-friendly stay amidst contemporary surroundings on the Abu Dhabi coastline. Surrounded by natural beauty and designed to care for every aspect for guest wellbeing, the resort resembles a perennial summerhouse where visitors can experience Abu Dhabi Island life at its best. The luxury beachfront resort is home to seven world-class restaurants and bars, three swimming pools and the award-winning spa featuring an extensive menu of specialised treatments and exclusive products from all around the world. In addition, guests can utilise a wide range of leisure facilities including a mixed and ladies only gym, a kids club and a tennis court. Boasting 400 metres of pristine private beach and sand dunes, the resort is anchored on one of the most desirable beach locations in the UAE and was conceived with the environment in mind having implemented eco-friendly strategies and initiatives since its launch in 2018. 

About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Plumbing Technician to join the Engineering team at Jumeirah Saadiyat Island. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
About the Job:

• Attend breakdowns, carry out diagnosis of faults and problems, work closely with Technicians in maintenance, repair, painting, or refurbishments as needed with minimal downtime to fix the issues 
• Respond to work orders or room/site inspection and report any damage observed to the team leaders and propose resolution. 
• Highlight problems outside remit and seek guidance and direction to resolve them 
• Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales
• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management. Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage 
• Respond to all inquiries in a courteous and professional manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner 
• Ensure all work is undertaken and performed to a high-quality standard 
• Ensure that all planned maintenance and training documentation is kept up to date

About you: 
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant field (Carpenter, Mason, Electrician, Plumber, Painter, Refrigeration, Mechanical etc) 
• Knowledge of Work Order System 
• Knowledge of high-rise building systems/resorts etc. Behavioral Competencies 
• Read and understand basic drawings 
• Work on own initiative without full supervision or direction

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, children’s education assistance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.