Fire Life and Safety Technician

Do you see yourself as a Fire Life Safety Technician - Engineering for Holiday Inn & Suites® Dubai Festival City?  

Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy. Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether travelling on business or for fun, enjoying a one night stay, or relaxing for a week. At Holiday I®️ we thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we’ve been on our journey since 1952.

So if you can help our guests enjoy the brighter side of travel, we’d love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn®️ family.

The InterContinental Hotels Group® at Dubai Festival City consists of four hotels. These include the luxury and lifestyle brand InterContinental, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites, the premium Crowne Plaza, and the essentials Holiday Inn & Suites. In addition to over 1,600 rooms, the cluster boasts 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 gym and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming, and full of life to join over 1,200 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 hotel in your qualified trade to the desired standard
• Shift inspection and rectification 
• Knowledge of Fire Alarm System network/ELV system network such as EBS, PA system, CCTV, ANPR etc.
• Knowledge of Fire Fighting System network/Kitchen hood Ansul system, LPG monitoring system,
• Knowledge of (DM) Dubai Municipality  and (DCD) Dubai Civil Defence regulations 
• Experience in AutoCAD 
• Complete work orders as requested by the Chief Engineer to meet customer requirements
• Initiate/identify project work required throughout the hotel
• Implement and action the preventative maintenance program
• Demonstrate flexibility in changing the work schedule in light of guest priorities
• General building minor maintenance repairs
• Ensure pool chemical level is in accordance with legislative requirements, is vacuumed and surrounding area maintained to standards established
• Ensure plant rooms are checked and cleaned and are in operating order
• Carry pager and respond to requests from departments regarding minor maintenance issues throughout the day
• Conduct lighting checks to ensure all globes are in working order
• Investigate reported faults for laundry and kitchen equipment
• Carry out any minor repairs to guest rooms or public areas
• Liaise directly with departments regarding the completion of work orders and prioritise in order of guest satisfaction 

What we need from you:

• At least 3 year previous experience in a similar role in a 4*-5* property
• Good communication skills
• Good command of English and Arabic

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.