Maintenance Engineer - DoubleTree By Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel And Residences

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Maintenance Engineer, you’re not just overseeing physical building and systems maintenance and repairs – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognise achievements to build a motivated and high-performing team
• Maintenance Engineer with managing daily maintenance operations: Oversee maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and verify completion through the property maintenance management system; ensure timely resolution of service requests, guest concerns, and emergencies
• Ensure safety and compliance: Oversee the maintenance of the physical building, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and life safety systems, coordinate inspections, and uphold safety and compliance standards in line with national and local regulations
• Maintenance Engineer, Engineer needed with driving engineering performance: Monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including equipment upkeep, audit results, and team productivity and act as need to improve performance
• Support hotel-wide operational leadership: Collaborate with the broader hotel leadership team in overseeing evacuation procedures, duty manager coverage, and ot Engineer neededher safety protocols as needed
• Oversee contractor work: Supervise external contractors and inspect completed work for quality and compliance
• Lead energy efficiency initiatives: Support and oversee property-wide energy conservation programs to reduce utility costs
  
  

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

To fulfill this role successfully, a Maintenance Engineer should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar role in a hotel engineering, facilities management, or building maintenance, preferably within an international hospitality environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety systems, kitchen and laundry equipment, and general building maintenance.
• Experience in implementing and monitoring preventive maintenance programs to ensure the safety, security, conservation, and compliance of the hotel.
• Ability to diagnose faults, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform corrective maintenance efficiently.
• Knowledge of local health and safety regulations, engineering standards, and environmental practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with Team Members, guests, and external contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management systems.
• Flexibility to respond to emergency situations and work varying schedules as required by business needs.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.
  
  

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience within a Hilton property or another internationally recognized hotel brand.
• Technical certifications related to HVAC, electrical systems, or building maintenance.
• Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Supervisory experience leading engineering or maintenance teams.
  
  

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

About The Team

How We’ll Help You Thrive

Benefits

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

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