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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 equipment remain safe, functional and well maintained. Requirements typically include a technical certificate, diploma or equivalent qualification in electrical, mechanical, building services or a related discipline, along with relevant hotel, building or facilities experience. The candidate should understand preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, safety procedures and basic building systems. The role requires shift work, including weekends and public holidays, and may involve responding quickly to breakdowns and guest requests. Shangri-La expects a dependable, hands-on team member with good communication skills, strong attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to work independently while supporting other departments.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Line jobs need a Work Permit only listed countries can get; others need an S Pass (SGD 3,300+ a month, 10% cap) or an Employment Pass (SGD 5,600+, points test).
Watch for: Work Permits go only to listed countries. Indians, Sri Lankans, Bangladeshis and Filipinos qualify for hotel housekeeping, porter, cook, kitchen and waiter jobs only, at SGD 2,000+ a month and within an 8% cap.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: Work Permit requirements for the services sector. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law), such as a dorm or shared flat; others rent |
|---|---|
| Meals | Varies |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer at the end (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Service charge | 10% added to bills; staff share set hotel by hotel, no law; unionised hotels used points or wages (2010) |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 days in year one, rising to 14 (by law); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
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.
About Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore is a beachfront resort located on Sentosa Island, offering a relaxed tropical setting close to the city’s attractions. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other destinations. The resort is known for its family-friendly facilities, beach access, swimming pools, restaurants, recreational activities and views of the South China Sea. Its operations combine luxury accommodation with leisure, dining, events and guest services. Employees work in a multicultural environment where service quality, hospitality standards, teamwork and guest satisfaction are strongly emphasised. The Duty Engineer role supports the resort’s facilities and helps maintain a safe, comfortable and reliable environment for guests, colleagues and visitors.