Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician

About the role

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is looking for an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician to join its engineering team in Dubai. The successful candidate will respond to guest repair requests, carry out preventive maintenance, and ensure the reliable operation of HVAC, plumbing and related building systems.

Key responsibilities

• Attend to guest repair requests and communicate solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen and mechanical room equipment, 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.
• Report daily activities and issues to subsequent shifts using approved communication standards.
• Carry out basic repairs: HVAC filter changes, light bulb replacement, painting, minor drywall and wood trim work, plumbing unclogging, electrical component replacement, TV programming and general housekeeping inventory.
• Use Lockout/Tagout procedures before any maintenance work.
• Perform interior and exterior landscaping repairs and maintain sprinkler systems.
• Input air‑handler schedules and adjust temperature settings via computer.

Required profile

• Basic knowledge of air‑conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic controls and carpentry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and shift teams.
• Commitment to follow safety, security and company policies.
• Professional appearance and confidentiality of proprietary information.

Required skills

• Air‑conditioning and refrigeration system maintenance.
• Electrical troubleshooting and component replacement.
• Mechanical and plumbing repair.
• Pneumatic/electronic control systems.
• Carpentry, painting and drywall repair.
• HVAC filter replacement and temperature scheduling.
• Lockout/Tagout safety procedures.
• Landscaping and sprinkler system maintenance.