Duty Engineer

Role summary

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The Duty Engineer supports the hotel’s daily engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring guest rooms, public areas, plant rooms and essential equipment remain safe and functional. Typical requirements include a technical certificate or diploma in electrical, mechanical, building services or a related field, with relevant hotel, commercial-building or facilities experience. The candidate should understand preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, basic HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and workplace safety procedures. Good communication, practical problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to maintenance requests are important. The role generally involves shift work, including weekends and public holidays, and requires a service-minded, dependable person who can work independently while coordinating effectively with contractors and other hotel departments.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. The group is known for attentive service, comfortable surroundings and its distinctive Asian-inspired hospitality culture. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is an established luxury property set near Orchard Road, offering guest rooms, suites, restaurants, event facilities, gardens and extensive leisure amenities. Engineering employees support the smooth operation of the property behind the scenes, helping maintain guest comfort, building systems, safety standards and service quality. The company typically values professionalism, teamwork, genuine care for guests, technical competence and continuous learning. Benefits and employment conditions vary according to the specific position, department and Singapore employment regulations.