Maintenance-Helper (Carpenter Helper)

Role summary

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The Maintenance-Helper (Carpenter Helper) supports the engineering team with basic carpentry, furniture repairs, painting, partition work, and general hotel maintenance. Candidates should have practical construction or carpentry experience, familiarity with hand and power tools, and a basic understanding of workplace safety. A vocational certificate or relevant hotel, building, or maintenance experience is advantageous. The role requires physical fitness, good hand coordination, reliability, and the ability to work at heights or in different hotel areas. The successful candidate is expected to follow instructions, keep work areas clean, respond promptly to maintenance requests, protect guest comfort, and work cooperatively with other engineering staff. Shift work, weekends, and public holidays may be required.

About the employer

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating hotels and resorts across numerous countries and brands. Located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the hotel serves leisure travelers, business guests, groups, and event customers. Its operations depend on coordinated teams in guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, sales, and administration. Marriott places emphasis on guest satisfaction, consistent service standards, workplace safety, teamwork, and employee development. Staff may receive brand training, career progression opportunities, and hotel-specific benefits, depending on local employment terms. In a maintenance helper role, employees contribute directly to the appearance, safety, and smooth operation of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities.