Summary
IHG Hotels & Resorts is hiring an Engineering Technician for painting and interior decoration at InterContinental The Red Sea Resort in Umluj, Saudi Arabia. The role covers painting, polishing, wallpaper installation, and inspection and repair of interior and exterior surfaces and wood products. The technician will complete maintenance work orders, maintain tools and materials, follow safety procedures, and coordinate with other departments. Candidates should have experience with wood finishing, wallpaper, and epoxy, and be able to identify defects and work flexibly.
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About us
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has delighted luxury travellers since 1946, serving as a meeting place for heads of state, a setting for world-changing speeches, and the impetus for some of the most famous love stories of all time.
The brand has become synonymous with bold exploration, travel, and cultural discovery. The InterContinental The Red Sea Resort exemplifies these attributes. Set within one of the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism developments amidst an archipelago of over 90 pristine islands, the hotel offers guests sweeping views of the ocean and a discreet barefoot luxury immersed in nature experience.
Each of the resort’s 210 sea-facing rooms provides immediate beach access; allowing guests to step out on to the sands of the Red Sea from the terrace. Moreover, the resort features seven different gastronomic experiences, sprawling pools and recreational facilities, a spa, a health club and curated meetings and events spaces for leisure, business travellers and groups.
With the worldliness that travel brings, every stay will take your imagination to places you’d never expect!
Engineering Technician - Painting / Interior Decoration
As an engineering technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient execution of all carpentry tasks, including:
- Inspect and repair interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, ceilings, trim, doors, furniture, fixtures etc. to maintain quality standards.
- Ensure proper inventory and storage of painting and polishing tools, equipment, and materials.
- Respond to emergency repair requests promptly to minimize disruptions.
- Collaborate with other departments to support maintenance and renovation projects.
- Completing Painting and polishing work orders promptly and accurately.
- Performing routine and preventive maintenance as per the scheduled program.
- Consistently delivering high-quality Painting and polishing work.
- Adhering to all safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment while on duty.
- Accurately completing and submitting work slips and request forms at the end of each shift.
- Ability to do color mixing and matching as required and able to install wallpaper properly
- Keeping the workspace clean and always organized.
- Upholding InterContinental’s guidelines and service standards, consistently meeting or exceeding performance expectations.
- Inspect with carpenter for any wood products for defects and imperfections before polishing
- Continuously improve polishing techniques and processes to increase productivity and quality
- Follow safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries
- Monitor and maintain the inventory of painting and polishing materials and supplies
Requirements:
- Physical fitness and dexterity to handle and maneuver heavy wood pieces and polishes
- Knowledge of different paint types and their characteristics and polishes type and their characteristics
- Ability to operate and maintain wood and wallpaper tools along with polishing machines and tools
- Attention to detail and ability to identify imperfections or defects in all works
- Experience in sanding, staining, and polishing wood surfaces, wallpaper work and epoxy
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with other team members and supervisors
- Adherence to safety procedures and protocols to prevent accidents and injuries
- Willingness to work flexible in terms of work (other than painting and polishing work) and hours
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 a full uniform, 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 difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 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 they need to belong, grow and 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.