Rooms Technician

Mama Shelter · Cape Town, Western Cape

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Job Description

THE MISSION

  • You're the person who keeps Mama running smoothly behind the scenes — making sure every room, fixture, and technical detail works exactly as it should.
  • As our Rooms Technician, you're hands-on, solution-focused, and always ready to jump in. From a flickering light to a stubborn AC unit, you make sure our guests experience nothing but comfort, even when they never see the work behind it.
  • You don't just fix things — you keep Mama's world moving.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Technical Troubleshooter

  • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance across guest rooms and related areas
  • Respond quickly to technical faults and guest room maintenance requests
  • Diagnose and resolve issues across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and general building systems
  • Ensure all repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

Guest Comfort Guardian

  • Ensure guest rooms are fully operational, comfortable and presented to brand standards
  • Attend to maintenance requests promptly and professionally
  • Minimise room downtime and support a seamless guest experience
  • Work discreetly and respectfully when entering occupied rooms

Preventive Maintenance Pro

  • Complete scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance programmes
  • Identify potential issues before they become guest-impacting problems
  • Maintain accurate records of completed works, faults and follow-up actions
  • Escalate major technical concerns to the Engineering team

Team Player

  • Work closely with Housekeeping, Front Office and Engineering to resolve room-related issues
  • Communicate clearly on outstanding repairs and room status
  • Support the wider Engineering team with day-to-day operational requirements
  • Be a reliable and approachable point of contact for colleagues across the hotel

Safety & Standards Champion

  • Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures
  • Ensure maintenance work is carried out in line with hotel standards and local regulations
  • Use tools, equipment and chemicals safely and responsibly
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area

Qualifications

MADE FOR YOU… ONLY IF

  • You have previous Engineering / Maintenance experience in a hotel or hospitality environment
  • You have hands-on experience maintaining guest rooms and hotel facilities
  • You have good knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general maintenance
  • You are practical, hands-on and confident troubleshooting technical issues
  • You have a strong eye for detail and take pride in getting things right
  • You understand that speed matters when a guest's comfort is involved
  • You are organised, reliable and able to prioritise multiple maintenance requests
  • You communicate clearly and work well with different departments
  • You take health, safety and compliance seriously
  • You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy hotel environment

YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS

  • Pre-opening hotel experience? Big plus
  • Experience with lifestyle, design-led or luxury hospitality brands
  • Knowledge of hotel engineering systems and maintenance software
  • Multi-skilled across several technical disciplines
  • You're naturally curious and enjoy figuring out how things work
  • You bring a hands-on, can-do Mama attitude — calm under pressure, quick to respond and always ready to get stuck in
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