Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dependable General Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team. This role is ideal for a technically capable individual who takes pride in their work and has a strong eye for detail.
The successful candidate will support the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of our properties, ensuring that guest rooms, public areas, facilities, and back-of-house spaces are maintained to the highest standards.
The General Maintenance Technician will play an important role in ensuring that our guests enjoy a seamless and exceptional experience through proactive maintenance, timely repairs, and quality workmanship.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Carry out general maintenance and repair works across the property, including guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, spa facilities, and back-of-house areas.
- Respond efficiently to maintenance requests and ensure issues are resolved with minimal impact on guests and operations.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks to help maintain the condition, safety, and reliability of hotel facilities and equipment.
- Carry out repairs and basic troubleshooting across various areas including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, fixtures, fittings, and general building maintenance.
- Identify potential issues and report maintenance requirements before they affect the guest experience.
- Support room inspections and maintenance checks, ensuring facilities and finishes are maintained to luxury standards.
- Assist with installations, improvements, refurbishments, and property projects as required.
- Work closely with the Maintenance team and other departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Maintain accurate records of completed works and communicate any outstanding issues to the Maintenance team.
- Ensure all tools, equipment, and work areas are kept clean, organised, and safe.
- Follow all health and safety procedures and ensure all work is completed professionally and responsibly.
- Maintain a discreet and professional approach when working in guest-facing areas.
- Support emergency maintenance requirements when needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in a general maintenance, facilities, or similar technical role.
- Experience within a hotel, luxury property, residential, or commercial environment is considered an advantage.
- Good practical knowledge of general maintenance tasks, with the ability to work across multiple disciplines.
- Ability to carry out basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and building repair works.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality workmanship.
- Good problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the Engineering team.
- Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
- Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and public holidays when required.
- Relevant technical qualifications or certifications are considered an advantage.
Other Requirements
- Physically able to perform tasks involving lifting, climbing ladders or scaffoldings, and accessing confined spaces.
Working Conditions
- Required to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
- Participate in on-call rotation or after-hours interventions where required.
Lifestyle & Career Benefits
At Iniala Valletta, exceptional experiences begin with exceptional people — and our team says the same.
We’re proud to be recognised with the Employee-Approved Workplace Certification by Talexio, a distinction based on the real experiences of our people.
When you join our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits designed to support your well-being, growth, and career development.
These include:
- Competitive salary package
- Private health insurance
- Healthy Minds Work programme in collaboration with the Richmond Foundation, offering free emotional support and therapy sessions.
- Free meals provided during shifts.
- State-of-the-art employee quarters for your comfort, featuring showers, changing rooms, lockers, a kitchen and lounging area.
- Free transport home after late-night shifts
- Sponsorship of work permit costs.
- High-quality training and development programmes to enhance your skills.
- Experience working in Malta’s only Forbes Five-Star hotel, Iniala Valletta
- A commitment to sustainability and supporting charitable initiatives, giving you the opportunity to actively participate in and drive positive change.
- Exciting opportunities for career growth and progression within our global network of restaurants and hotels.
- A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued.
