Carpenter – Luxury Hotel Maintenance

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Carpenter to join the maintenance team at a luxury resort in Plaine Magnien, Mauritius. The role involves constructing, repairing and maintaining a wide range of wooden and related fixtures throughout the hotel.

Key responsibilities

• Construct, repair and maintain wooden items such as furniture, doors, windows, cabinets, and decorative fixtures in guest rooms, public areas and back‑of‑house spaces.
• Carry out painting, varnishing and wallpaper work, including surface preparation, mixing paints and applying finishes to walls, ceilings, furniture and exterior surfaces.
• Perform minor masonry tasks such as tiling, plaster repair and fixing cracks to prepare surfaces for painting.
• Manage inventory of carpentry and painting supplies, record daily work and ensure minimal material waste.
• Respond to fire alarm or other emergencies, keep work areas clean and comply with health‑ and safety standards.

Required profile

• Secondary education with additional training or certificates in carpentry or related fields (a plus).
• At least 1 year of experience in a hotel or luxury resort environment.
• Physically fit, good hand‑eye coordination and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to read technical documents and drawings.

Required skills

• Carpentry and wood‑working techniques.
• Painting, varnishing and wallpaper installation.
• Use of hand and power tools, measurement equipment and basic math.
• Reading technical drawings and specifications.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines.