Wood Polisher

About IIQAF Group

IIQAF Group operates within the hospitality industry in Dubai, UAE, focusing on maintenance and interior finishing services for hospitality facilities.

Job Overview

We are looking for a meticulous Wood Polisher to enhance and maintain the wooden elements throughout our hospitality properties. This role encompasses preparing, repairing, sanding, staining, polishing, and finishing wooden surfaces including furniture and decorative elements.

Key Duties

• Execute expert wood and furniture polishing, refinishing, and restoration across hotels and hospitality venues.
• Prepare wood surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, filling, and repairing defects prior to finishing.
• Restore and polish various wooden items such as furniture, doors, cabinets, counters, wall panels, and decorative woodworks.
• Apply stains, sealers, varnishes, lacquers, waxes, oils, and other wood finishing products appropriately.
• Color match existing woods accurately during repair and refinishing processes.
• Use both manual and powered sanding methods for surface preparation.
• Correct surface damages such as scratches, dents, cracks, stains, chips, and watermarks.
• Apply several layers of finishes to ensure desired look and durability.
• Manage inventory of finishing supplies including polish, stains, varnishes, lacquers, fillers, and sandpaper.
• Communicate significant furniture damages and material needs to supervisors.
• Conduct polishing tasks discreetly to avoid disturbance to guests and daily operations.
• Maintain clean and organized workspace, ensuring proper disposal of dust and chemical waste.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent vocational/technical certification is preferred.
• Previous employment in roles such as Wood Polisher, Furniture Polisher, Wood Finisher, Furniture Restoration Technician, or related occupations.
• Proven practical experience in wood polishing, sanding, staining, varnishing, and surface preparation.
• Familiarity with various wood types, veneers, laminates, and finishing products.
• Work experience in hospitality, hotels, resorts, restaurants, furniture workshops, interior finishing, or facility maintenance is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of wood finishing materials including polishes, varnishes, lacquers, stains, sealers, waxes, and fillers.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in wood and furniture polishing techniques
• Competence in refinishing and restoring wood surfaces
• Proficiency in sanding and smoothing processes
• Ability to apply stains, varnishes, lacquers, waxes, and sealers correctly
• Effective teamwork and communication skills
• Capability to work independently and manage workload
• Adaptability to fast-paced hospitality working conditions

Employee Benefits

• Attractive salary packages
• Health insurance and welfare support
• Paid annual leave and public holidays aligned with company policies
• Supportive and professional hospitality workplace
• Access to technical training and career development
• Opportunities for advancement within IIQAF Group
• Experience with hotel furniture maintenance, renovations, and finishing projects
• Work in a structured and safety-conscious environment
• Participation in employee welfare and safety initiatives