Engineering Technician | Pre-Opening Luxury Hotel

The EQ Hotel – Perth, WA

The EQ Hotel is a new luxury hotel opening in the heart of Perth. We are seeking a technically capable Engineering Technician to join our pre-opening Engineering team and support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of the hotel’s building systems and plant.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone with robust building services exposure who enjoys fault-finding, preventative maintenance, and working in a structured engineering environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will support the maintenance and performance of building services including electrical systems awareness, plumbing, HVAC interfaces, plant equipment, and general engineering systems. The role will be actively involved in pre-opening commissioning, inspections, defect rectification, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

- Support preventative and corrective maintenance of building services and engineering plant

- Assist with inspections, testing, and commissioning of systems and guest rooms

- Undertake technical fault-finding within competency and licensing limits

- Assist licensed trades and specialist contractors as required

- Complete planned maintenance tasks in line with engineering schedules





- Accurately log work orders, faults, and rectification actions

- Support emergency response for plant or system failures

- Maintain tools, equipment, and plant rooms to a high standard

Workplace Health & Safety

- Follow WHS procedures, permits to work, and isolation processes

- Use PPE and tools correctly at all times

- Identify and report hazards, defects, or unsafe conditions immediately

About You

- Trade background, technical qualification, or solid experience in building services maintenance

- Experience in hotels, commercial buildings, hospitals, or large facilities preferred

- Practical understanding of HVAC, electrical systems awareness, hydraulics, and plant equipment

- Confident using maintenance systems and technical documentation

- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills

- Safety-focused, reliable, and methodical

- Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

Why Join The EQ Hotel?

- Be part of a luxury hotel pre-opening from the ground up

- Technically varied role within a professional Engineering team

- Exposure to modern building systems and plant

- Stable, award-covered employment

- Prime Perth CBD location

📌 Engineering Technician (Perth)
🏢 The EQ Hotel Perth
📍 Perth