Duty Engineer - Four Points by Sheraton Boracay

Job Description

The Duty Engineer is responsible for maintaining hotel facilities, guest rooms, equipment, and building systems at Four Points by Sheraton Boracay. Requirements typically include technical or vocational training in electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, or a related field, along with relevant hotel or facilities experience. The successful candidate should be able to troubleshoot problems, perform preventive maintenance, respond quickly to guest and operational requests, follow safety procedures, and coordinate effectively with other departments and contractors. Flexibility for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays is expected. Practical skills, reliability, attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work calmly during emergencies are important for the role.

Company Info

Four Points by Sheraton Boracay is a beachfront hotel under Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. The property offers a relaxed, approachable stay on Boracay Island, combining modern accommodation with dining, leisure facilities, and access to the island's beaches and activities. Four Points hotels are designed for practical comfort, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere, appealing to both leisure and business travelers. As part of Marriott, the resort operates within internationally recognized standards for guest service, safety, training, and hotel management. Employees may benefit from structured development opportunities, global hospitality practices, and access to Marriott's wider career network. The Boracay location requires teamwork, flexibility, and a strong service mindset because hotel operations continue throughout the year, including weekends, holidays, and peak tourist seasons.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality, engineering, tourism, marine recreation, retail, and service-sector opportunities, particularly in destinations such as Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, Bohol, and Siargao. Boracay has a lively but compact island lifestyle, with white-sand beaches, water sports, restaurants, nightlife, and a large tourism workforce. Local culture is generally warm, sociable, family-oriented, and respectful; English is widely used in hotels and workplaces. Living costs vary, and accommodation near major resort areas can be expensive, while transport is commonly by tricycle, e-trike, or walking. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate Philippine visa before starting employment; requirements depend on nationality and contract length. Filipino applicants should prepare valid identification, certificates, references, and health documents. Relocating to Boracay also means adapting to seasonal demand, humid weather, limited island logistics, and occasional ferry or flight disruption.