Hotel Maintenance Technician

This is a multi-skilled technical role requiring practical experience across general building maintenance, HVAC and air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical systems and general repairs. Previous experience maintaining a hotel or commercial office/property environment is essential. If you are a qualified tradesperson who is technically versatile, confident in fault-finding and comfortable working across multiple maintenance disciplines, this opportunity is for you. Minimum Requirements - Recognised Red Seal Trade Test certification – essential and non-negotiable - Relevant technical or trade background in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing or a related facilities discipline - Minimum 2 to 4 years’ relevant facilities or building maintenance experience - Previous hands-on maintenance experience within a hotel or commercial office/property environment – essential - Strong all-round technical knowledge across HVAC, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance - Practical experience servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on air-conditioning and HVAC systems - Working knowledge of commercial refrigeration equipment, including cold rooms, chillers, freezers, refrigerators and ice machines, advantageous - Practical plumbing experience, including piping, taps, toilets, drainage and leak repairs - Good electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience appropriate to your qualification and authorised scope - Experience with general building repairs, fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and minor carpentry - Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills - Experience with planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) - Ability to read technical diagrams, manuals and equipment specifications - Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working procedures - Experience using a CMMS such as OMNI or similar advantageous - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship - Ability to respond quickly to breakdowns and urgent maintenance requirements - Professional and guest-focused when working in occupied rooms, offices and public areas - Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and assist with emergency call-outs when required - Valid South African ID - A fully updated CV with Red Seal certification, relevant qualifications and contactable reference details is essential What You’ll Be Doing - Carrying out day-to-day facilities maintenance, repairs and technical fault-finding throughout the property - Maintaining guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities and back-of-house operational areas - Inspecting, servicing and repairing HVAC, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems within your technical scope - Attending to plumbing faults, leaks, drainage issues and associated repairs - Carrying out electrical maintenance and fault-finding within your authorised scope - Completing general building maintenance and repairs to fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and equipment - Conducting planned and preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and equipment downtime - Responding promptly to urgent maintenance requests and technical breakdowns - Diagnosing faults, completing repairs and escalating specialist work when required - Working closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B and other operational departments to resolve maintenance issues efficiently - Monitoring equipment performance and identifying recurring faults or potential maintenance concerns - Completing job cards, maintenance records and OMNI/CMMS tasks accurately - Following all required health, safety and environmental procedures - Supporting the wider Maintenance team during emergencies and high-demand operational periods - Living our values of Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Passion and Integrity Why Join The President Hotel - Be part of Cape Town’s Most Loved Hotel - Work within a professional, high-volume 349-room hotel operation - Apply your trade skills across a broad range of facilities and technical disciplines - Gain exposure to HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance - Work across guest rooms, restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities, public spaces and operational areas - Work alongside experienced maintenance professionals and qualified tradespeople - Play an important role in maintaining guest comfort, property standards and operational reliability - Be part of our exciting journey toward luxury - Enjoy a competitive market-related salary, company contributions toward medical aid and provident fund, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture The President Hotel Recruiter