Engineering Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Engineering Administrative Assistant supports the hotel’s engineering and maintenance department with scheduling, work-order tracking, document control, purchasing records, attendance reports, and communication with contractors and other departments. Candidates should have administrative experience, good organizational skills, attention to detail, and confidence using Microsoft Office or similar systems. Experience in a hotel, facilities, or engineering environment is advantageous. The role requires clear communication in English and Bahasa Indonesia, reliability, discretion, and the ability to manage several requests accurately under time pressure. The successful candidate is expected to maintain orderly records, follow hotel safety and maintenance procedures, support engineers efficiently, and provide professional service to colleagues, suppliers, and guests when required.

Company Info

25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird is a lifestyle hotel in South Jakarta operated under Accor’s 25hours brand. The brand is known for imaginative design, distinctive storytelling, informal hospitality, and hotels that reflect the character of their local neighborhoods. The Jakarta property combines accommodation, food and beverage venues, social spaces, and guest experiences designed for both leisure and business travelers. Accor is a major international hospitality group with hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities for training, internal mobility, and exposure to international hospitality standards. At 25hours Jakarta, the engineering team plays an important behind-the-scenes role by keeping guest rooms, public areas, equipment, utilities, and building systems safe, functional, and well maintained.

Destination Guide

Indonesia is an archipelago offering varied career opportunities in hospitality, tourism, technology, finance, education, and international business. Java, especially Jakarta, has the largest corporate and hotel job market, while Bali, Lombok, Batam, and destinations such as Labuan Bajo offer strong opportunities in resorts, restaurants, diving, and tourism services. Daily life ranges from fast-paced urban living to relaxed beach and island communities. Indonesian culture values hospitality, family, respect, and community; Bahasa Indonesia is essential, while English is valuable in hotels and tourism. Living costs vary considerably, with Jakarta and Bali generally more expensive than smaller cities. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work permit and limited-stay visa before starting employment. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, transport, local registration, and tax requirements. Indonesia’s tropical climate, traffic, and rainy seasons should also be considered.