Maintenance Associate

Job description / Role

The Maintenance Associate is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on equipment, systems, and facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role requires hands-on technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and general building issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment, machinery, and building systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and HVAC problems and carry out repairs.
• Maintain lighting, doors, flooring and general building infrastructure.
• The ability to read technical manuals and layouts.
• Support office moves, equipment installation and workplace adjustments.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors when specialized repair work is required.
• Provide input to the maintenance supervisor/manager on recurring issues and system upgrades.

• Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or any MEP discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in MEP maintenance. Preferably in retail.
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting, plumbing repairs, and HVAC support.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and test safely.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Valid UAE Driving license.

About the Company

Since 1983, Etoile Group has established at the forefront of the luxury fashion retail industry in the Middle East. It has the ultimate market know-how and regional experience and uses them to continually develop its brands. Its expertise of the industry stretches from launching to establishing brands through innovative multi-brand stores and iconic flagship franchises.

The Group has the credentials to back its claims; the fact that all the most respected international fashion brands have chosen Etoile is testament to its leading position.