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Técnico/a de Mantenimiento
Role summary
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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping hotel facilities, equipment and guest areas safe, functional and well presented. Typical requirements include vocational training or practical experience in building maintenance, electrical systems, plumbing, air conditioning, painting and general repairs. Experience in hotels, resorts or similar facilities is valued, along with knowledge of preventive maintenance and health and safety procedures. The candidate is expected to respond promptly to breakdowns, carry out inspections, record completed work and coordinate with external contractors when needed. Reliability, problem-solving ability, flexibility for shifts, teamwork and a service-oriented attitude are important. Spanish communication skills are generally expected; additional languages and familiarity with hotel engineering systems are advantageous.
Can I work in the Balearic Islands?
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: Local-first test (hotel jobs are not on the shortage list), or a seasonal permit that comes with employer housing.
Official source: Spanish Ministry of Inclusion: residence and work permit for employees. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Balearic Islands
Usual for the Balearic Islands, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not standard; required with the seasonal permit |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals customary |
| Flights | Only with the seasonal permit |
| Service charge | Small pooled tips |
| Contract | Permanent seasonal (fijo discontinuo), recalled each season |
| Leave | 30 days; pay in 14 instalments |
| Income tax | About 17% to 20% in all |
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 the Balearic Islands
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About Melia Hotels International
Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s largest hotel groups and a major international hospitality company, founded in Mallorca in 1956. It operates hotels and resorts across Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia under brands including Meliá, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE by Meliá, Paradisus and ZEL. The group manages leisure, business and urban properties, with a strong focus on guest experience, sustainability, digital development and professional growth. INNSiDE by Meliá is positioned as a contemporary lifestyle brand, combining modern design, local experiences and relaxed service. The INNSiDE Alcudia property in Mallorca offers a resort environment where maintenance teams support guest comfort, building operations, energy systems and safety standards. Employment conditions may vary according to the hotel, season, collective agreement and individual experience.