Maintenance Cleaner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Marriott International scores B on the Alion truth index.
START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US
Can you imagine waking up to the sound of silence where the horizon stretches endlessly and the desert whispers stories of centuries past?
Welcome to Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, a timeless sanctuary hidden among the rolling dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
Here, every sunrise paints the sands in gold, and every moment invites you to slow down and reconnect with nature, with purpose, and with yourself.
Among lush palm groves and desert wildlife, our 42 private pool villas offer a world apart, a place where luxury feels natural and authenticity breathes in every detail, from handcrafted interiors to views that blur the line between sky and earth.
Our story is one of heritage, passion, and belonging, and now, it could be yours too.
Join a team that brings the spirit of Arabia to life, crafting experiences as unforgettable as the desert itself.
LOVE WHAT YOU DO EVEN MORE
At Marriott, we believe exceptional guest experiences begin with how we treat our associates.
At Al Maha, you’ll become part of a close-knit family that values passion, purpose, and pride in what we do.
We’re looking for talented and dedicated individuals to join our team, and in return, we offer you the following:
- A career with limitless horizons, from the golden dunes of Al Maha to over 8,000 Marriott hotels worldwide, where new opportunities await.
- Professional growth and mentorship guided by some of the region’s most accomplished hoteliers.
- Competitive salary and benefits, including on-property accommodation and full-board meals.
- Exclusive Marriott privileges, discounted stays and dining, plus special rates for friends and family.
- Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.
- All the tools, resources, and support you need to excel every day.
OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE:
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the general maintenance of the gardens, plants and lawns at the Resort. And also maintain the beautification of the lawns and gardens in order to attract guests to hotels lush and green surroundings.
SCOPE / BUSINESS CONTEXT
- A Full Time position based at Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa, The Luxury Collection.
- Number of Direct Reports - 0
- Titles of Direct Reports -
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience.
- 3 years hotel engineering work experience.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:
Maintenance Cleaner Duties and Responsibilities:
Prerequisites:
- Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.
- The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery.
- The use of cylinder and rotary mowers, strimmer’s, leaf blowers.
- Adjustments of mower height and quality of cut, etc.
- Oil level checks and check for damage to any mower.
- Report equipment malfunctions to engineering as and when noticed.
- To be aware of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work legislation.
- To ensure all equipment, machinery is stored securely and clean after use.
- Plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.
- Maintain gardens by naturally fertilizing, trimming and making sure that plants are receiving adequate irrigation water.
- Prune trees and hedges in ways that help the plants' health, are safe and look good.
- Maintain lawn and grass areas using machinery, natural fertilizers but no chemicals.
- To keep the gardens, thoroughfares and pathways clear and free from litter at all times.
- Make sure irrigation system are working good condition.
- Pruning and cutting hedges.
- Outside maintenance including pathways, pond, steps, walls etc.
- Tiding up and cleaning outside of the main building/SPA & car parks.
- Keep the tool shed / store room clean and tidy.
- Good knowledge of plants must be organized and able to follow schedule.
- Ensure following areas around villas SPA building main building board room building and pathways clean and tidy at all the time.
- Ensure maintenance building area clean and tidy at all the time.
In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.