HVAC Technician – Luxury Resort

About the role

Atlantis The Royal, a world‑class luxury resort on Palm Island, Dubai, is looking for an experienced HVAC Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of all heating, ventilation, air‑conditioning and related building systems to ensure guest comfort and operational reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC units, chilled‑water, district‑cooling and ventilation equipment.
• Execute Condition‑Based Maintenance (CBM) tasks according to manufacturer guidelines and property manuals.
• Inspect and service electrical, mechanical, fire‑life safety, audio‑visual and recreational water systems as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, report any cleanliness issues, and use personal protective equipment.
• Provide shift coverage, respond to building emergencies, and escalate critical issues to senior staff.
• Maintain and calibrate tools and equipment, and train junior technicians.

Required profile

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in a facilities‑maintenance trade.
• Formal training from a trade school or higher education institution.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with the layout of large resort properties and ability to work during emergencies.
• Commitment to health‑ and safety standards.

Required skills

• HVAC unit maintenance (AHU, FAHU, FCU, ventilation fans).
• District‑cooling and chilled‑water system operations.
• Building Management System (BMS) knowledge.
• Preventive Maintenance (PPM) procedures.
• Valve rebuilding, brazing and metal fabrication.
• Electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting.
• Experience with fire‑life safety, audio‑visual and recreational water systems.