db Hotels & Resorts is part of the db Group, Malta's largest hospitality operation, and operates some of the island's most prestigious properties, among them db Seabank Resort + Spa in Mellieħa and db San Antonio Hotel + Spa in Qawra — both 4-star superior All-Inclusive resorts.

The db Group's portfolio extends well beyond these hotels, encompassing three Hard Rock Cafe restaurants, Starbucks Malta, Blu Beach Club, Amami, Westreme, and Nine Lives & AKI. This diverse, group-wide operation gives team members exposure to a wide range of hospitality and catering environments

under one roof.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Pool Technician to join our Maintenance/Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily maintenance, water quality management, and upkeep of the hotel's swimming pools, ensuring they remain safe, clean, and welcoming for guests at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Test and monitor pool water quality daily, adjusting chemical dosing (chlorine, pH, etc.) to maintain safe and compliant levels
Operate and maintain pool plant equipment, including pumps, filtration systems, and dosing units
Carry out routine cleaning of pools, including skimming, vacuuming, and cleaning pool surrounds
Identify and report any faults or issues with pool plant, equipment, or pool areas, and carry out minor repairs as needed
Keep accurate records of water testing results, chemical usage, and maintenance carried out, in line with health and safety regulations
Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and hygiene standards for pool operations
Respond promptly to any pool-related issues or emergencies
Liaise with the wider Maintenance/Engineering team and external contractors for specialised servicing or repairs
Maintain pool areas, including sun loungers, signage, and safety equipment, and kids water park equipment in good and safe condition

Requirements

Previous experience as a Pool Technician or in a similar pool/water maintenance role, ideally within a hotel or resort environment
Good understanding of pool water chemistry and water treatment processes
Relevant pool plant operator certification is an asset
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to record-keeping
Good problem-solving skills and a hands-on, can-do attitude
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by hotel operations
Basic English communication skills

About Us

The db Group has grown from a family-run business into Malta’s foremost corporate player in the tourism, hospitality & leisure sector, and beyond. In the 1980s, Silvio Debono, the Group’s founder, operated a small guesthouse. Today, as db Group Chairman, he sits at the helm of the largest operation in Malta.Over the last four decades the Group has forged strategic relationships with a range of global players including Hard Rock Café International, Starbucks, the Accor Hotel Group, and RIU Hotels & Resorts.As a result, we accumulated invaluable business acumen and operational experience. This track record has enabled us to establish our very own unique brand, db Hotels + Resorts, driven by the fundamental principle of excellence in everything we do. Year-on-year, the Group won a number of prestigious global awards, positioning it at the forefront of the Maltese hospitality and catering industry.In due course, and prudently, the Group diversified its core operations, taking in contract catering, healthcare, and property development under its wing.

db Hotels and Resorts - Pool Technician

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