Hotel Electrician – Maintenance & Installation

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Electrician to join the engineering team of a busy hotel. The successful candidate will maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install electrical systems and equipment throughout the property, ensuring safety, efficiency and compliance with hotel standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, lighting, and equipment across guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, offices and back‑of‑house facilities.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair faults in circuits, switches, sockets, breakers, motors and control systems.
• Carry out electrical installations, modifications and repairs as required.
• Monitor and maintain lighting systems, emergency lighting, exit signs and other fixtures.
• Oversee electrical panels, distribution boards, generators and UPS systems.
• Assist with the maintenance of hotel equipment such as pumps, HVAC, kitchen and laundry machinery.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and report hazards to senior engineering staff.
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns and support the team during urgent situations.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an electrician, preferably in a hotel, resort or similar facility.
• Good knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, distribution boards, circuit breakers, motors and control equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing or general building maintenance is an advantage.

Required skills

• Electrical systems
• Wiring
• Distribution boards
• Circuit breakers
• Motors
• Control equipment
• Reading electrical drawings
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Basic HVAC knowledge