Do you see yourself as a Maintenance Manager for InterContinental Hotel® Dubai Festival City?
As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.
Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.
If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.
The InterContinental Hotels Group® properties in Dubai Festival City consist of four hotels. These include the luxury brand InterContinental, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites, the superior upscale Crowne Plaza, and the vibrant mid-scale Holiday Inn & Suites. In addition to over 1600 rooms, the four properties boast a selection of 16 restaurants and bars, an impressive 3,800-square-metre Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000-square-metre Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, and state-of-the-art gymnasium and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming, and full of life to join over 1200 colleagues who are always finding ways to make every guest's experience an enjoyable one. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us.
A little taste of your day-to-day
- Maintain the entire hotel apartment facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, FLS, HVAC systems, and other related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs.
- Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain IHG standards.
- Conduct house tours and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the hotel apartment, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
- Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces and verify completion of all repairs, replacement and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.
- Follow safety procedures for personnel and equipment by IHG standards / HACCP / Dubai Municipality standards and Civil Defense standards.
- Maintain effective energy management and preventive maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel apartment.
- Scheduling employees and controlling them.
- Maintaining all FLS Equipment’s in a healthy condition.
- General office administration (responding to letters, emails and special requests).
- Supervision of all engineers / colleagues.
- Planning, executing and controlling maintenance work, Green engages, DET, QEMS, JANA control etc.
- Organizing and maintaining important files, bills and receipts.
- Work closely with CDOE & smoothen operation.
- Controlling vacation planning.
- Supportive role in creating departmental budget and controlling of expenses.
- Training and practicing emergency and security issues.
- Workforce Optimisation Tool (WOT) to identify areas for improvement in workforce efficiency.
- Performance Management.
- Ensure that all new joiners receive a full induction program in line with guidelines defined by IHG, Brand Standards, and the hotel’s policies and procedures to allow them to carry out their role.
- Assist in planning for future staffing needs and recruiting in line with company guidelines. Prepare and administer a detailed induction program for new joiners, aligned with the aim of providing a great start.
- Assist in maintaining a comprehensive, current, and guest-focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversee their implementation.
- Ensure that a training needs analysis of the team is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet those needs.
- Carry out probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines. Coach, counsel, and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance and maintaining good relations by regularly communicating with team.
What we need from you
- Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with a secondary focus on electrical engineering.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
What you can expect from us
We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and a Room to Make a Difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
