Multi-Skilled Mep Technician

Job Title: Multi-Skilled MEP Technician

Department: Maintenance

Number of Positions: 2

Work Location: Central Maintenance Team – Multiple UAE Locations

Reports To: Maintenance / MEP Supervisor

Job Level: Skilled Technician

1. Job Purpose

To provide practical maintenance support for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across company facilities, performing routine repairs and preventive maintenance while reducing unnecessary reliance on external contractors for straightforward maintenance tasks.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Plumbing Maintenance

1. Identify and repair common water leaks.

2. Repair or replace defective faucets, mixers, valves, taps, and plumbing fittings.

3. Address minor drainage blockages using appropriate equipment.

4. Inspect basic water supply and drainage systems.

5. Assist with maintenance of water pumps and associated components within technical competence.

6. Test repaired installations and verify that leaks or defects have been resolved.

B. Electrical Maintenance

1. Identify visible electrical defects and report unsafe conditions.

2. Replace lighting components, switches, sockets, and minor electrical fittings when appropriately qualified and authorized.

3. Troubleshoot simple electrical faults.

4. Assist with routine electrical inspection activities.

5. Identify issues requiring a qualified electrician or approved specialist contractor.

6. Avoid unauthorized work on main distribution boards, energized systems, or high-risk electrical equipment.

C. Mechanical and General MEP Maintenance

1. Perform minor mechanical repairs involving fans, pumps, and supporting equipment.

2. Assist with maintenance of mechanical building services.

3. Support HVAC technicians on non-specialist maintenance tasks.

4. Inspect building-service installations and report deterioration.

5. Repair minor mechanical fixtures and fittings.

6. Coordinate multi-trade repairs under supervisor direction.

D. Preventive Maintenance

1. Conduct scheduled inspections of assigned equipment and facilities.

2. Identify leakage, wear, corrosion, vibration, and other early failure indicators.

3. Carry out assigned preventive maintenance activities.

4. Report defects requiring additional technical intervention.

5. Maintain inspection and maintenance records.

E. Maintenance Documentation

1. Record work completed and parts used.

2. Provide accurate technical descriptions of identified defects.

3. Report outstanding maintenance requirements.

4. Maintain assigned tools and equipment.

5. Follow approved work-order and safety procedures.

3. Qualifications and Experience

• Technical diploma or vocational certification in MEP, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Maintenance.

• Minimum 3 years of building-maintenance experience preferred.

• Strong practical plumbing skills.

• Basic electrical maintenance competency supported by appropriate training.

• Knowledge of pumps, mechanical installations, and building services.

• Ability to work across multiple maintenance disciplines within verified competence.

• Experience in commercial or retail property maintenance preferred.

4. Key Competencies

• Plumbing repair

• Basic electrical fault identification

• Mechanical maintenance

• Multi-trade troubleshooting

• Preventive maintenance

• Safe tool handling

• Technical problem-solving

• Maintenance documentation

5. Key Performance Indicators

• Work-order completion rate

• First-visit repair success

• Repeat repair frequency

• Quality of workmanship

• Preventive inspection completion

• Safety compliance

• Accuracy of maintenance records

• Efficient use of spare parts

6. Authority and Accountability

The technician may perform approved MEP maintenance activities within the limits of their qualifications and authorization.

Specialist electrical work, fire-protection systems, structural modifications, and major building-system alterations are excluded unless separately authorized and supported by the necessary qualifications and permits.