General Technician (HVAC)

Hyde Hotel Dubai Report to the Duty Engineer / Engineering Supervisor on shift activities, outstanding issues, work orders, equipment status and incidents. Take ownership of HVAC maintenance during the assigned shift, including troubleshooting, corrective repairs, inspections and preventive maintenance. Respond promptly to guest room, public area, back-of-house and engineering HVAC requests and restore systems to safe and comfortable operating conditions with minimum disruption to hotel operations. Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting of FCUs, AHUs, FAHUs, ventilation fans, exhaust fans, chilled-water systems, pumps, valves, strainers, filters, thermostats, actuators and associated HVAC equipment. Inspect and maintain FCU/AHU coils, filters, drain pans, condensate drain lines, fan motors, belts, bearings, valves and HVAC control components. Check and troubleshoot room temperature complaints, poor cooling, water leakage, abnormal noise, airflow issues, condensation and HVAC control problems. Carry out planned preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance, ensuring work orders and maintenance records are accurately updated. Read and interpret HVAC drawings, schematics, control drawings, equipment manuals and building services drawings. Support the operation and basic troubleshooting of BMS, thermostats, room temperature controls, actuators, PICVs and other HVAC control systems within the technician's competence. Perform basic general maintenance duties outside the HVAC specialty, including plumbing, electrical, pumps, sanitary fixtures, carpentry, painting, silicone/grouting and other minor building repairs. Attend emergency HVAC breakdowns, alarms and operational incidents during the shift; make the area safe, take immediate corrective action within competence and escalate specialist requirements without delay. Maintain good housekeeping, safe work practices, tools and work areas, especially when working in guest-facing or occupied rooms. Communicate professionally with guests and hotel colleagues, protect guest privacy and coordinate with other departments to minimise guest impact. Report recurring HVAC defects, abnormal equipment conditions, major failures and works requiring specialist contractor/vendor intervention. Attend departmental meetings, technical training, safety training and other sessions required by the Engineering Department.

Minimum 3 years of practical HVAC maintenance experience; hotel engineering or complex commercial facility experience is strongly preferred.Good spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. Clear communication skills with guests, colleagues, supervisors and other hotel departments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with a practical, proactive and solution-oriented approach. Team player who can work independently with minimum supervision and adapt to a fast-paced hotel environment. Service-oriented, professional, reliable and respectful in guest-facing areas. Strong practical knowledge of HVAC systems, including FCUs, AHUs, FAHUs, ventilation systems and chilled-water systems. Competent in HVAC fault finding, troubleshooting, testing and controls, including thermostats, sensors, actuators and basic BMS operation. Able to read and interpret HVAC drawings, schematics and control diagrams to diagnose faults.

Report to the Duty Engineer / Engineering Supervisor on shift activities, outstanding issues, work orders, equipment status and incidents. Take ownership of HVAC maintenance during the assigned shift, including troubleshooting, corrective repairs, inspections and preventive maintenance. Respond promptly to guest room, public area, back-of-house and engineering HVAC requests and restore systems to safe and comfortable operating conditions with minimum disruption to hotel operations. Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting of FCUs, AHUs, FAHUs, ventilation fans, exhaust fans, chilled-water systems, pumps, valves, strainers, filters, thermostats, actuators and associated HVAC equipment. Inspect and maintain FCU/AHU coils, filters, drain pans, condensate drain lines, fan motors, belts, bearings, valves and HVAC control components. Check and troubleshoot room temperature complaints, poor cooling, water leakage, abnormal noise, airflow issues, condensation and HVAC control problems. Carry out planned preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance, ensuring work orders and maintenance records are accurately updated. Read and interpret HVAC drawings, schematics, control drawings, equipment manuals and building services drawings. Support the operation and basic troubleshooting of BMS, thermostats, room temperature controls, actuators, PICVs and other HVAC control systems within the technician's competence. Perform basic general maintenance duties outside the HVAC specialty, including plumbing, electrical, pumps, sanitary fixtures, carpentry, painting, silicone/grouting and other minor building repairs. Attend emergency HVAC breakdowns, alarms and operational incidents during the shift; make the area safe, take immediate corrective action within competence and escalate specialist requirements without delay. Maintain good housekeeping, safe work practices, tools and work areas, especially when working in guest-facing or occupied rooms. Communicate professionally with guests and hotel colleagues, protect guest privacy and coordinate with other departments to minimise guest impact. Report recurring HVAC defects, abnormal equipment conditions, major failures and works requiring specialist contractor/vendor intervention. Attend departmental meetings, technical training, safety training and other sessions required by the Engineering Department.