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General Technician
Role summary
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The General Technician is responsible for maintaining the resort’s buildings, equipment, guest rooms and public areas. Typical duties include electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, carpentry, painting and general repairs, along with preventive maintenance and responding promptly to work requests. Candidates should have practical experience in hotel engineering, building maintenance or a related technical trade, with relevant vocational training preferred. Basic knowledge of workplace safety, tools and maintenance procedures is expected. The successful candidate should be reliable, physically fit, service-minded and willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Good communication skills, teamwork and the ability to work calmly during urgent repairs are important, as the role directly supports guest comfort and smooth resort operations.
Can I work in Sri Lanka?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Only listed roles: senior managers, executive and specialty chefs, spa managers and therapists, water-sports instructors.
Watch for: Waiter, housekeeping and front-office jobs are not on the official list for foreigners.
Official source: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority: visas for tourism staff. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Sri Lanka
Usual for Sri Lanka, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Senior staff: on site or an allowance |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals |
| Flights | Joining flight and a yearly home ticket (managers) |
| Service charge | About 10%, shared among local line staff; expat managers rarely share |
| Contract | 1 year, renewable |
| Leave | 14 days |
| Income tax | 0% up to LKR 150,000 a month, up to 36% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Sri Lanka
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort
Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort is a beachfront hotel in Kosgoda, on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, operated under the Sheraton brand of Marriott International. The resort is known for its coastal setting, relaxed holiday atmosphere and proximity to Kosgoda’s sea-turtle conservation projects. Its operations typically include guest accommodation, restaurants and bars, recreation, events, spa or wellness services, housekeeping and engineering support. As part of Marriott’s international hospitality network, the property follows established standards for guest service, safety, maintenance and employee conduct. The resort provides a workplace suited to people interested in hotel operations and tourism, with opportunities to work alongside local and international colleagues. Exact benefits, service-charge arrangements, accommodation and career-development opportunities depend on the employment contract and current property policies.