Facilities Technician

Hospitality Hire • 6 days ago
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Salary
≈ $12k – $24k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026. Hospitality Hire scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Hospitality Hire

Hospitality Hire is a specialist recruitment agency for the hospitality sector in South Africa. It fills hotel, lodge and leisure roles such as financial controller, lodge general manager, leisure sales manager, facilities technician and receptionist. The agency is based in South Africa.
hospitalityhire.co.za • Recruiting & Staffing • Human Resources
Minimum Requirements
  • Recognised Red Seal Trade Test certification - essential and non-negotiable - Relevant technical or trade background in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing or a related facilities discipline - Minimum 2 to 4 years’ relevant facilities or building maintenance experience - Previous hands-on maintenance experience within a hotel or commercial office/property environment - essential - Strong all-round technical knowledge across HVAC, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance - Practical experience servicing, maintaining and fault-finding on air-conditioning and HVAC systems - Working knowledge of commercial refrigeration equipment, including cold rooms, chillers, freezers, refrigerators and ice machines, advantageous - Practical plumbing experience, including piping, taps, toilets, drainage and leak repairs - Good electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience appropriate to your qualification and authorised scope - Experience with general building repairs, fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and minor carpentry - Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills - Experience with planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) - Ability to read technical diagrams, manuals and equipment specifications - Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working procedures - Experience using a CMMS such as OMNI or similar advantageous - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship - Ability to respond quickly to breakdowns and urgent maintenance requirements - Professional and guest-focused when working in occupied rooms, offices and public areas - Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and assist with emergency call-outs when required - Valid South African ID - A fully updated CV with Red Seal certification, relevant qualifications and contactable reference details is essential
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Carrying out day-to-day facilities maintenance, repairs and technical fault-finding throughout the property - Maintaining guest rooms, public areas, restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities and back-of-house operational areas - Inspecting, servicing and repairing HVAC, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems within your technical scope - Attending to plumbing faults, leaks, drainage issues and associated repairs - Carrying out electrical maintenance and fault-finding within your authorised scope - Completing general building maintenance and repairs to fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and equipment - Conducting planned and preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and equipment downtime - Responding promptly to urgent maintenance requests and technical breakdowns - Diagnosing faults, completing repairs and escalating specialist work when required - Working closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B and other operational departments to resolve maintenance issues efficiently - Monitoring equipment performance and identifying recurring faults or potential maintenance concerns - Completing job cards, maintenance records and OMNI/CMMS tasks accurately - Following all required health, safety and environmental procedures - Supporting the wider Maintenance team during emergencies and high-demand operational periods - Living our values of Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Passion and Integrity
Why Join The President Hotel
  • Be part of Cape Town’s Most Loved Hotel - Work within a professional, high-volume 349-room hotel operation - Apply your trade skills across a broad range of facilities and technical disciplines - Gain exposure to HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance - Work across guest rooms, restaurants, kitchens, conference facilities, public spaces and operational areas - Work alongside experienced maintenance professionals and qualified tradespeople - Play an important role in maintaining guest comfort, property standards and operational reliability - Be part of our exciting journey toward luxury - Enjoy a competitive market-related salary, company contributions toward medical aid and provident fund, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture
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