HVAC Technician – Abu Dhabi

About the role

The HVAC Technician will support the Aloft Abu Dhabi hotel by responding to guest maintenance requests, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring all building systems operate safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to and attend guest repair requests, communicating with guests to resolve issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen equipment, and mechanical room assets, including cleaning and lubrication.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment and machines; carry necessary equipment such as tools and radios.
• Identify, locate and operate shut‑off valves for equipment and building utilities.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Communicate daily activities and problems to other shifts using approved procedures.
• Execute surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood‑trim repairs, and thorough cleanup of work areas.
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical components, and guestroom items.
• Program televisions, perform general housekeeping and engineering inventory duties, and use lockout/tagout procedures before work.
• Repair interior and exterior landscaping, including sprinkler systems, and input HVAC schedules via computer.

Required profile

• Basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in air‑conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems, carpentry, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation and general building maintenance.
• Ability to follow company safety, security and environmental policies, including proper handling of flammable materials.
• Professional appearance, confidentiality of proprietary information and respect for company assets.
• Strong guest‑service orientation, clear communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical capability to move, lift, push, pull or place objects up to 50 kg.

Required skills

• Air‑conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Electrical systems and components
• Mechanical systems maintenance
• Plumbing repair and maintenance
• Pneumatic/electronic control systems
• Carpentry, painting and drywall repair
• Light‑bulb and A/C filter replacement
• Troubleshooting and basic repair of equipment
• Lockout/Tagout safety procedures
• Landscaping sprinkler repair
• Computer skills for HVAC scheduling and temperature adjustments