Engineer I

Job Description/Specification:

The St. Regis Residence, Marsa Arabia Island, Doha, is offering an opportunity for a maintenance-focused professional to join its Engineering & Facilities team. The position involves responding to guest repair requests, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and helping maintain the property's facilities in good working condition.

This full-time, non-management role is suitable for candidates with basic general maintenance skills and some experience in areas such as painting, surface preparation, and equipment repairs. Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance is an advantage.

The successful candidate will support daily hotel operations by addressing maintenance issues, following safety procedures, maintaining equipment, and providing courteous service to guests and colleagues.

About The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is a luxury hospitality brand within Marriott International. Its heritage is associated with refined guest experiences, personalised service, and attention to detail.

The brand's history began with John Jacob Astor IV opening the original St. Regis Hotel in New York in the early twentieth century. Today, St. Regis combines traditional elegance with contemporary hospitality across its luxury hotel and resort portfolio.

For an Engineering & Facilities team member, maintaining the property, responding to guest needs, and supporting safe and reliable hotel operations are important parts of delivering the expected guest experience.

Key Responsibilities of the Engineering & Facilities Team Member

Guest Maintenance Requests

The employee responds to guest repair requests and communicates with guests or customers to help resolve maintenance issues. A professional and courteous approach is important when working in guest areas or addressing concerns that affect the guest experience.

The role also requires anticipating service needs, acknowledging guests according to company standards, and maintaining appropriate communication throughout maintenance work.

Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Repairs

Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in kitchens and mechanical rooms. This may involve cleaning, lubrication, visual inspections, and basic troubleshooting.

The position covers several maintenance areas, including:

• Air conditioning and refrigeration.

• Electrical and mechanical systems.

• Plumbing and drainage.

• Pneumatic and electronic systems and controls.

• Carpentry and finishing work.

• Kitchen equipment and general building maintenance.

• Energy conservation and related equipment.

The employee may also replace light bulbs and air-conditioning filters, repair minor drywall and wood trim damage, prepare surfaces for painting, and clean the work area after repairs.

Troubleshooting and Building Operations

The role includes basic repairs to plumbing fixtures, electrical components, lamps, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, switches, outlets, and other guestroom items.

Additional duties may include programming televisions, adjusting temperature settings, entering air-handler schedules, maintaining engineering inventories, and requisitioning parts and supplies.

The employee must also identify and operate equipment and building utility shut-off valves when required, following approved procedures.

Landscaping and General Facilities Support

Responsibilities extend to repairs involving interior and exterior landscaping, including external landscaping sprinklers. The role may also involve moving equipment and materials, accessing different areas of the property, and completing other reasonable duties as requested.

Safety, Security, and Teamwork

Following company policies, safety requirements, and security procedures is essential. The employee must report maintenance problems, hazards, accidents, or injuries, complete required safety training, store flammable materials correctly, and use the Lockout/Tagout system before carrying out applicable maintenance work.

Daily activities and problems must be communicated to other shifts using approved communication programmes and standards. Maintaining a clean uniform, protecting company assets, respecting confidential information, and working cooperatively with colleagues are also important expectations.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Candidates should review the following requirements before applying:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

• Some experience in general maintenance, interior and exterior surface preparation, and painting.

• Previous hotel engineering or maintenance experience is an advantage.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• No previous supervisory experience is required.

The job description does not state a minimum number of years of experience or specify a mandatory technical qualification beyond the driver's license requirement.

Physical and Technical Skills

Candidates should be comfortable performing practical maintenance tasks, inspecting equipment, using basic computer systems, and entering work-related information.

The position involves moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Heavier tasks require assistance. Employees must also be able to use stairs, service ramps, and ladders and perform movements such as bending, twisting, reaching, and stooping.

Basic knowledge across several maintenance disciplines, willingness to learn, attention to detail, clear communication, and a safety-focused approach can support success in this role.

Interview Preparation Tips

Candidates should prepare examples of maintenance work they have completed, particularly painting, surface preparation, minor repairs, plumbing, or equipment troubleshooting. Be ready to explain how you identify maintenance problems, choose appropriate repair steps, and maintain a clean work area.

It is also useful to discuss how you follow safety procedures, communicate unfinished work to the next shift, and respond professionally when maintenance issues affect guests. Candidates with hotel maintenance experience can highlight how they work around guest requirements while helping maintain operational standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is this position located?

The role is based at The St. Regis Residence, Marsa Arabia Island, Doha, Qatar.

2. What is the job number?

The advertised job number is 26135529.

3. Is hotel maintenance experience mandatory?

Hotel engineering or maintenance experience is listed as an advantage. Some general maintenance and surface preparation or painting experience is preferred.

4. Is a driver's license required?

Yes. A driver's license is listed under the required qualifications.

5. Is this a management position?

No. The position is full-time and classified as non-management.

6. Is the salary mentioned?

No salary information is provided in the supplied job description.

Explore Engineering & Facilities Careers in Qatar

This opportunity may suit candidates who have practical maintenance experience and want to work in a luxury residential hospitality environment. General repair skills, equipment troubleshooting, safe working practices, and a professional approach to guest service are central to the role.