General Maintenance Technician – Luxury Hotel

About the role

The General Maintenance Technician ensures the smooth operation of all technical systems at the historic Four Seasons Hotel Danieli in Venice. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, HVAC, automation, and safety systems to guarantee guest comfort and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and follow preventive maintenance programmes for all hotel equipment and technical infrastructure.
• Update maintenance logs, registers and documentation to maintain compliance and traceability.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, HVAC, automation and fire‑prevention systems.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and carry out room or public‑area maintenance with professionalism.
• Act quickly during emergencies such as power outages, alarms or fire events.
• Install, relocate or adjust electrical and mechanical equipment as required.
• Conduct daily troubleshooting of motors, machines and systems across front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house areas.
• Support energy‑saving and sustainability initiatives and manage spare‑parts inventory.

Required profile

• Proven experience in hotel or hospitality maintenance environments.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and guest service.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance requests.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent situations at any time.

Required skills

• Electrical systems maintenance
• Mechanical systems maintenance
• Hydraulic systems knowledge
• HVAC operation and repair
• Building automation and control
• Safety and fire‑prevention system expertise