M&E Technician (AV)

Role summary

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The M&E Technician (AV) supports the hotel’s audio-visual, electrical, and mechanical systems, ensuring conference rooms, guest areas, and event facilities operate safely and reliably. Typical requirements include technical or vocational qualifications, practical experience with AV equipment, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot sound, lighting, display, and control systems. Candidates should be comfortable responding to maintenance requests, carrying out preventive inspections, supporting meetings and events, and working flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Good communication, teamwork, safety awareness, attention to detail, and a service-oriented attitude are expected. Experience in a hotel, venue, or events environment is advantageous.

About the employer

Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur is an upscale Marriott International hotel located in the city centre, close to KL Sentral and major business, shopping, and cultural attractions. The property serves business and leisure travellers with guest rooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, event spaces, and wellness amenities. As part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, Le Méridien combines international operating standards with a distinctive European-inspired identity focused on art, design, food, and discovery. Engineering and maintenance colleagues help protect guest comfort, maintain building systems, and support the hotel’s events and daily operations. Marriott is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, offering structured training, internal mobility, employee benefits, and opportunities to build a long-term career across its global hotel network.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in hotels, tourism, restaurants, events, engineering, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Sabah, and Sarawak. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences; English is widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle costs are generally moderate, though central Kuala Lumpur is more expensive than smaller towns. Malaysia also offers beaches and islands such as Langkawi, Perhentian, Tioman, and the Sabah islands, while Borneo provides rainforests and outdoor adventure. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or another approved work permit before starting employment. The employer usually handles immigration documentation, and requirements vary by nationality, salary, and position. Secure accommodation, healthcare coverage, and written confirmation of benefits before relocating. A valid passport, medical checks, and certified qualifications may also be required.