General Cleaner

Entry-level

Building Maintenance Helper

Entry-level

AC Technician

Skilled

Electrician

Skilled

Plumber

Skilled

MEP Technician

Skilled

Housekeeping Staff

Entry to mid-level

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Mid-level

Cleaner

900 – 1,200

May include accommodation & food

Maintenance Helper

1,000 – 1,400

Electrician/Plumber

1,500 – 2,500

Depends on experience

HVAC Technician

2,000 – 3,000

Skilled labor is in higher demand

Supervisor

3,000 – 5,000+

Usually requires UAE experience

General Cleaner

Cleans offices, homes, malls, and public areas. Dusting, mopping, vacuuming.

Housekeeping Attendant

Works mainly in hotels or hospitals, cleaning guest rooms and common areas.

Window Cleaner

Cleans exterior glass on high-rise buildings (requires safety training).

Janitor

Cleans and maintains restrooms, lobbies, and building interiors.

Sanitization Worker

Disinfects surfaces, especially in healthcare or pandemic-related services.

Electrician

Handles electrical repairs, wiring, and lighting systems.

Plumber

Installs and repairs water supply lines, waste disposal, and related systems.

HVAC Technician

Maintains and repairs air conditioning and ventilation systems.

MEP Technician

Multi-skilled in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems.

AC Technician

Specializes in air conditioning system maintenance and installation.

Lift (Elevator) Technician

Installs and maintains elevators and escalators.

Painter

Responsible for painting walls, ceilings, and equipment.

Carpenter

Repairs and installs wooden fixtures like doors and cabinets.

Building Maintenance Worker

General upkeep tasks such as repairs, inspections, and minor fixes.

Facility Maintenance Technician

Performs routine maintenance in large commercial/residential buildings.

Groundskeeper

Maintains outdoor areas like gardens, parking lots, and walkways.

Handyman

Jack-of-all-trades for small repairs, painting, installations, etc.

Cleaning Supervisor

Manages cleaning staff, assigns duties, ensures cleaning standards.

Maintenance Supervisor

Oversees technical teams, schedules repairs, ensures equipment upkeep.

Facilities Manager

Responsible for the operation and safety of a facility or building.

Technical Team Leader

Leads a group of technicians (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

Pest Control Technician

Uses chemicals and tools to remove pests in buildings and facilities.

Marble/Granite Polisher

Maintains high-end flooring in hotels and offices.

High-Rise Rope Access Cleaner

Cleans windows and facades of skyscrapers using rope techniques.

Water Tank Cleaner

Cleans and disinfects water tanks in buildings (regulated by local laws).

1

General Cleaner

1,000

270

₹22,500

2

Housekeeping Attendant

1,200

324

₹27,000

3

Janitor

1,100

297

₹24,750

4

Window Cleaner (High-Rise)

1,500

405

₹33,750

5

Sanitization Worker

1,400

378

₹31,500

6

Plumber

2,000

540

₹45,000

7

Electrician

2,200

594

₹49,500

8

AC Technician

2,500

675

₹56,250

9

HVAC Technician

2,800

756

₹63,000

10

MEP Technician

3,000

810

₹67,500

11

Painter

1,800

486

₹40,500

12

Carpenter

2,000

540

₹45,000

13

Handyman

2,000

540

₹45,000

14

Building Maintenance Worker

2,300

621

₹51,750

15

Facilities Maintenance Tech

2,700

729

₹60,750

16

Pest Control Technician

1,800

486

₹40,500

17

Cleaning Supervisor

2,800

756

₹63,000

18

Maintenance Supervisor

3,500

945

₹78,750

19

Technical Team Leader

4,000

1,080

₹90,000

20

Facilities Manager

6,000

1,620

₹135,000

Valid Passport

Must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of visa application.

Work Visa (Employment Visa)

Must be sponsored by the hiring company; tourist visas are not allowed.

Age Limit

Typically 21 to 50 years old (some exceptions apply).

No Criminal Record

Clean background is required; background checks may be done.

General Cleaner

Basic education (Grade 8–10) or no formal education; training provided.

Housekeeper/Janitor

Basic knowledge of cleaning and hygiene practices preferred.

Technicians (AC, MEP)

ITI, diploma, or vocational training in a technical field.

Supervisors

Diploma or degree + 3–5 years of experience in the relevant field.

Entry-Level (Cleaners, Helpers)

0–2 years (freshers accepted for many roles)

Skilled Trades (Technicians)

2–5 years in the same trade (may require proof)

Supervisors/Managers

3–7 years, often with UAE or GCC experience preferred

Medical Test in UAE

Mandatory government medical test upon arrival.

No Contagious Diseases

Must be free of TB, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B (for some jobs).

Vaccination

Some companies may require COVID-19 vaccination proof.

English (Basic)

Required for most roles, especially in multinational teams.

Hindi/Urdu/Tagalog

Commonly spoken in the industry, helpful but not mandatory.

Arabic

Not usually required for cleaning/technical jobs.

Company Offer Letter

Must be issued by the employer before processing the visa.

Labor Contract

Approved by UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).

Visa Sponsorship

The employer must legally sponsor the worker’s visa and residence.

1

General Cleaner

Clean floors, restrooms, offices; dusting, mopping, waste disposal.

2

Housekeeping Attendant

Maintain cleanliness in hotel rooms, restock supplies, change linens, report damages.

3

Janitor

Clean and maintain public and common areas; handle minor repairs.

4

Window Cleaner

Clean interior/exterior windows, often using rope access for high-rise buildings.

5

Sanitization Worker

Disinfect surfaces, equipment, and high-touch areas following health guidelines.

6

Plumber

Install and repair piping, fixtures, drainage systems, water heaters.

7

Electrician

Install/maintain wiring, lighting, power systems; fix electrical faults.

8

AC Technician

Service, install, and maintain air conditioning units; check refrigerant levels.

9

HVAC Technician

Maintain heating, ventilation, and cooling systems; troubleshoot HVAC equipment.

10

MEP Technician

Handle mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks in one role; general maintenance.

11

Painter

Apply paint, varnish, and finishes to buildings and surfaces; prep and repair walls.

12

Carpenter

Build, install, and repair furniture, doors, cabinets, and other wooden structures.

13

Handyman

Perform small-scale repairs, painting, installations, and basic plumbing/electrical tasks.

14

Building Maintenance Worker

Conduct routine inspections, fix minor structural issues, perform basic upkeep.

15

Facilities Maintenance Tech

Maintain building systems (lights, lifts, fire alarms); respond to repair requests.

16

Pest Control Technician

Apply pesticides safely, inspect buildings, identify infestations, and report findings.

17

Cleaning Supervisor

Oversee cleaning staff, assign duties, ensure quality and safety compliance.

18

Maintenance Supervisor

Supervise maintenance team, plan schedules, manage inventory and tools.

19

Technical Team Leader

Coordinate skilled tradesmen (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), oversee technical operations.

20

Facilities Manager

Oversee entire facility operations, budget control, vendor management, safety compliance.

1

General Cleaner

Basic education (Grade 8–10)

0–2 years

21–45

Physically fit, basic hygiene knowledge

2

Housekeeping Attendant

Secondary school preferred

0–2 years

21–45

Attention to detail, basic English helpful

3

Janitor

Basic education

1–3 years

21–45

Able to lift and move heavy items

4

Window Cleaner

Basic education

1–2 years

21–45

Rope access training preferred (IRATA), no fear of heights

5

Sanitization Worker

Basic education

0–2 years

21–45

Understanding of disinfectants and PPE usage

6

Plumber

ITI/Diploma in Plumbing

2–5 years

21–50

Knowledge of UAE plumbing systems

7

Electrician

ITI/Diploma in Electrical

2–5 years

21–50

Basic tools knowledge, DEWA rules understanding

8

AC Technician

ITI/Diploma in HVAC

2–5 years

21–50

Experience with split and central units

9

HVAC Technician

Diploma/Certification

3–5 years

21–50

Read HVAC diagrams, refrigerant handling

10

MEP Technician

Diploma/ITI in MEP

3–5 years

21–50

Multiskilled in mechanical, electrical & plumbing

11

Painter

Basic education or vocational training

1–3 years

21–45

Skilled in surface prep, brush and spray techniques

12

Carpenter

Vocational/ITI

2–4 years

21–50

Furniture, door, partition installation

13

Handyman

Vocational training

2–4 years

21–50

Multi-skilled; minor repairs in plumbing/electric/painting

14

Building Maintenance Worker

Secondary or vocational

2–4 years

21–50

Routine building upkeep and inspection

15

Facilities Maintenance Tech

Diploma in Engineering

3–5 years

21–50

Technical troubleshooting, safety aware

16

Pest Control Technician

High school or equivalent

1–3 years

21–45

Municipality license preferred, safe chemical handling

17

Cleaning Supervisor

High school/diploma

3–5 years

25–50

Staff supervision, scheduling, quality checks

18

Maintenance Supervisor

Diploma in Eng./Trade

4–6 years

25–50

Team handling, technical knowledge, preventive maintenance

19

Technical Team Leader

Diploma/Engineering Degree

5+ years

25–50

Leadership skills, client handling, troubleshooting

20

Facilities Manager

Degree in Eng./FM/Business

7–10 years

30–55

Budgeting, operations management, vendor coordination

Unskilled/Entry-Level

0–2 years

Freshers often accepted; basic training provided in UAE

Semi-Skilled Workers

1–3 years

Some prior cleaning or labor experience preferred

Skilled Technicians

2–5 years

Experience in trade (e.g., AC, electrical, plumbing) required

Supervisory Roles

3–6 years

Prior team leadership and technical expertise needed

Managerial Roles

5–10 years

Experience in facilities operations, budgeting, and staff management

1

General Cleaner

0–1 year

Basic cleaning in residential or commercial areas

2

Housekeeping Attendant

0–2 years

Hotel or hospital housekeeping

3

Janitor

1–2 years

Facility or commercial space cleaning

4

Window Cleaner (High-Rise)

1–2 years

Rope access/window cleaning

5

Sanitization Worker

0–1 year

Disinfection work (COVID-19, healthcare, etc.)

6

Plumber

2–4 years

Building plumbing, maintenance, repairs

7

Electrician

2–4 years

Wiring, maintenance, troubleshooting

8

AC Technician

2–5 years

HVAC systems, split/central AC repair

9

HVAC Technician

3–5 years

Complete HVAC servicing and diagnostics

10

MEP Technician

3–5 years

Experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing

11

Painter

1–3 years

Commercial or residential painting

12

Carpenter

2–4 years

Woodwork, doors, furniture repair/installation

13

Handyman

2–4 years

Multi-trade repair and general maintenance

14

Building Maintenance Worker

2–4 years

Routine building inspections and small repairs

15

Facilities Maintenance Tech

3–5 years

Troubleshooting building systems

16

Pest Control Technician

1–3 years

Field pest control work, certified handling

17

Cleaning Supervisor

3–5 years

Team management, shift planning, quality checks

18

Maintenance Supervisor

4–6 years

Staff supervision, maintenance scheduling

19

Technical Team Leader

5+ years

Leading skilled trades teams, reporting

20

Facilities Manager

7–10 years

Full facility operations and staff oversight

1

Transguard Group

Dubai

Cleaning, MEP, HVAC, Security

One of the largest employers in UAE for support services

2

Emrill Services LLC

Dubai

Cleaning, Soft FM, Hard FM

Frequently hires from India, Nepal, Philippines

3

Farnek Services LLC

Dubai

MEP Technicians, Cleaners, Supervisors

ISO-certified FM company with over 8,000+ employees

4

Imdaad LLC

Dubai

Cleaning, Plumbing, HVAC, Waste Management

Known for sustainability and integrated FM services

5

EFS Facilities Services

Dubai

Cleaning, HVAC, Electricians, Supervisors

Operates across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia

6

Khidmah LLC

Abu Dhabi

General maintenance, landscaping, cleaning

Major player in Abu Dhabi’s FM market

7

ServeU (Union Properties)

Dubai

Cleaners, Housekeeping, AC Technicians

Provides services to malls, towers, and hotels

8

Reliance FM

Dubai

Cleaners, Electricians, HVAC Technicians

Often recruits through overseas agencies

9

Blue Diamond Facilities

Sharjah

Cleaning staff, MEP technicians, pest control

Focus on residential & commercial buildings

10

Al Shirawi FM

Dubai

Technical and maintenance staff

Part of Al Shirawi Group; handles major corporate and industrial sites

11

Engie Cofely

Abu Dhabi

HVAC, Chillers, Engineers

International company offering specialized energy and FM services

12

Duserve FM

Dubai South

MEP Technicians, Cleaners, Security

Government-aligned FM provider (Dubai Aviation City)

13

Adeeb Group

Abu Dhabi

Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC

Medium-sized company known for skilled workforce needs

14

Tafawuq Facilities Management

Dubai

Soft and Hard FM roles

Modern, tech-enabled FM solutions provider

15

Alpha Data

Abu Dhabi

Facilities management services (Tech & Cleaning)

Also active in IT & tech-enabled FM services

1

General Cleaner

1,000 – 1,200

Basic education, 0–2 yrs exp, physically fit

Clean floors, surfaces, restrooms, remove trash

Emrill, Farnek, Transguard

2

Housekeeping Attendant

1,200 – 1,500

Secondary education preferred, hotel experience helpful

Make beds, clean guest rooms, restock amenities

ServeU, EFS, Imdaad

3

Janitor

1,200 – 1,400

1–2 yrs exp, basic maintenance knowledge

Clean and maintain facilities, minor repairs

Khidmah, Transguard, Farnek

4

Window Cleaner (High-Rise)

1,500 – 1,800

Rope access training (IRATA), no height phobia

Clean exterior windows of high-rise buildings using harnesses

Emrill, Imdaad, Blue Diamond

5

Sanitization Worker

1,200 – 1,600

Knowledge of disinfectants, PPE handling

Sanitize surfaces and rooms in compliance with health guidelines

Farnek, Transguard, ServeU

6

Plumber

2,000 – 2,500

ITI/Diploma, 2–4 yrs exp

Install and repair water systems, pipe fittings

Emrill, Al Shirawi, Khidmah

7

Electrician

2,200 – 2,800

ITI/Diploma, 2–5 yrs exp, tools knowledge

Electrical maintenance, troubleshooting faults, installing systems

Farnek, EFS, Transguard

8

AC Technician

2,500 – 3,000

HVAC certification, 2–5 yrs exp

Install, maintain, and repair AC systems

Imdaad, Emrill, ServeU

9

HVAC Technician

2,800 – 3,200

Diploma, 3–5 yrs exp

Handle HVAC system diagnostics and repairs

Engie Cofely, Emrill, Adeeb Group

10

MEP Technician

3,000 – 3,500

MEP diploma/ITI, 3–5 yrs exp

Perform multi-trade mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work

Farnek, Transguard, Khidmah

11

Painter

1,800 – 2,200

1–3 yrs exp, surface prep skills

Paint interior/exterior walls, repair and prep surfaces

ServeU, Blue Diamond, Farnek

12

Carpenter

2,000 – 2,500

Vocational training, 2–4 yrs exp

Repair/install wooden furniture, doors, panels

Emrill, Al Shirawi, Khidmah

13

Handyman

2,000 – 2,400

Multi-skilled, 2–4 yrs exp

Minor electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks

Farnek, EFS, Blue Diamond

14

Building Maintenance Worker

2,300 – 2,800

Basic tech skills, 2–4 yrs exp

Daily inspections, perform repairs on building systems

EFS, Khidmah, Emrill

15

Facilities Maintenance Tech

2,700 – 3,200

Diploma, 3–5 yrs exp

Maintain and troubleshoot lighting, fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing

Transguard, Engie Cofely, Adeeb Group

16

Pest Control Technician

1,800 – 2,200

Municipality license preferred, 1–3 yrs exp

Apply pest control chemicals, inspect for infestations

Imdaad, Blue Diamond, ServeU

17

Cleaning Supervisor

2,800 – 3,500

High school, 3–5 yrs exp, leadership skills

Supervise cleaning teams, manage schedules, quality control

Transguard, Emrill, EFS

18

Maintenance Supervisor

3,500 – 4,500

Diploma, 4–6 yrs exp in MEP/FM

Oversee maintenance staff, planning, safety checks

Farnek, Khidmah, Al Shirawi

19

Technical Team Leader

4,000 – 5,500

Diploma/Engg. Degree, 5+ yrs exp

Lead technicians, resolve escalated issues, supervise technical work

EFS, Engie Cofely, Emrill

20

Facilities Manager

6,000 – 10,000+

Degree + 7–10 yrs exp, FM certification preferred

Manage full facilities operations, budgeting, team and vendor oversight

EFS, Transguard, Khidmah, Engie Cofely

1

Employment Visa

Employer

Valid passport, job offer, medical clearance, no criminal record

2 years (renewable)

Employer

Most common visa; tied to labor contract; includes Emirates ID & work permit

2

Free Zone Employment Visa

Free Zone Company

Job offer from Free Zone entity

1–3 years (renewable)

Employer (Free Zone sponsor)

Offered by companies in Free Zones (e.g., JAFZA, DAFZA); easier processing

3

Domestic Worker Visa

Individual Sponsor

Typically for cleaners or housekeepers hired privately

1–2 years

Sponsor (Employer)

Issued through Tadbeer centers; subject to separate labor rules

4

Temporary Work Permit

Employer

Short-term work, medical clearance, job contract

Up to 6 months

Employer

For short-term cleaning/maintenance contracts; less common for long-term roles

5

Mission Visa

Employer

Professional technician for a specific project

3–6 months

Employer

Time-bound jobs; ideal for urgent maintenance or installations

6

Golden Visa (Long-term)

Individual (rare)

Highly skilled professionals with 5+ years exp & recognition

5 or 10 years

Individual or Employer

Rare in this sector, but possible for senior engineers or facility managers

7

Visit Visa (Not for Work)

Individual

Tourist purpose only (strictly not for employment)

30–90 days

Individual

Cannot legally work on this visa; misuse can result in fines/deportation