Painter and Polisher

Job Description

The Painter and Polisher is responsible for maintaining the hotel’s interior and exterior finishes, including walls, ceilings, woodwork, furniture, and other surfaces. Requirements typically include practical experience in hotel, commercial, or building maintenance, knowledge of painting and polishing techniques, safe handling of tools and materials, and the ability to match colors and complete neat repairs. The successful candidate should be physically fit, detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of an engineering team. Flexibility is important, as hotel maintenance may require shift work, urgent repairs, and support during busy periods. Good housekeeping, workplace safety, and professional conduct are expected at all times.

Company Info

Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites is an upscale Marriott property located in Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates. The hotel offers spacious suites, dining venues, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and views of the city and marina. It operates under Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Marriott is known for structured training, service standards, internal career opportunities, and employee benefits that may vary by property and contract. In this role, the hotel’s engineering and maintenance team helps preserve the appearance, safety, and functionality of guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas. Employees are expected to deliver dependable work while supporting Marriott’s standards for quality, cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and responsible workplace practices.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the largest range of hospitality, tourism, construction, retail, and maintenance jobs. The country has a modern, multicultural lifestyle, excellent roads, shopping, beaches, desert activities, and diverse international communities. UAE workplaces are generally professional and service-focused; modest dress, punctuality, respect for local customs, and awareness of Islamic traditions are important. Most expatriate employees enter on an employer-sponsored employment visa. The employer normally arranges the work permit, medical examination, Emirates ID, and residency processing, subject to current regulations. Before relocating, confirm whether the contract includes accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, annual leave, flights, and gratuity. Dubai living costs can be high, especially for private housing, while staff accommodation may reduce expenses. A valid passport, authenticated documents, and a clear employment contract are commonly required.