Maintenance Technician

Job description / Role

How you will make an impact (Key responsibilities):

1. Electrical maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, and lighting fixtures across all facilities.
• Assist in major electrical repairs and technical assignments as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies during all electrical work.

2. Audio-Visual (AV) systems maintenance

• Perform scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance of AV equipment in stores and support areas.
• Replace, install, and configure AV components according to operational requirements and technical specifications.
• Monitor AV system performance and recommend preventive measures to avoid downtime.

3. Preventive maintenance & emergency support

• Respond promptly to service requests and complete tasks within approved timelines and quality standards.
• Identify defects in equipment and propose preventive actions to maintain operational efficiency.
• Provide emergency repair support during off-hours to ensure business continuity.

4. Inventory & documentation

• Maintain accurate stock levels of essential maintenance tools, AV spares, and electrical supplies.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage for reporting and compliance.
• Coordinate with other maintenance personnel to ensure smooth execution of tasks and resource availability.

Qualifications & skills

• ITI certification or diploma in electrical, electronics, or facility maintenance.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in general maintenance, preferably in retail, commercial, or multi-site facilities.
• Proficiency in electrical repairs, AV troubleshooting, and system installation.
• Strong diagnostic and technical repair skills with a focus on safety and quality standards.
• Basic knowledge of facility management systems and recordkeeping practices.
• Ability to work independently and respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Good communication skills and teamwork capability for coordination with other departments.

About the Company

The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.

Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.

Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.