Facilities Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.
If you are a qualified tradesperson who is technically versatile, confident in fault-finding and comfortable working across multiple maintenance disciplines, this opportunity is for you.
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