Hotel Engineering Host – HVAC Specialist

About the role

The Hotel Engineering Host – HVAC Specialist is responsible for ensuring the comfort and safety of guests by maintaining all heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning systems within the property. You will work closely with the engineering team to deliver prompt, high‑quality service while minimizing disruption to hotel operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on all HVAC equipment, including VRV/VRF systems, chillers, cooling towers, AHUs and FCUs.
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests, guest complaints and emergency breakdowns.
• Inspect, repair and replace belts, motors, filters, thermostats and controls.
• Monitor chilled water systems, energy consumption and equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate shift logbooks, maintenance records and compliance with health, safety and fire procedures.
• Support installation, commissioning and testing of new HVAC equipment.
• Handle refrigerants in accordance with regulations and use appropriate PPE.
• Assist with emergency, evacuation and power‑outage procedures.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and contribute to training initiatives.

Required profile

• Diploma/ITI/Trade Certificate in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of hands‑on HVAC maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, FCUs, VRV/VRF systems and building management systems (BMS).
• Ability to work on shift schedules and maintain professional grooming standards.

Required skills

• HVAC technical expertise
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• VRV/VRF system knowledge
• Chiller and cooling‑tower operation
• AHU and FCU maintenance
• BMS familiarity
• Refrigerant handling