HVAC Technician
On-siteCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationHospitalityEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterpriseHospitality
Job Summary
Conduct daily checks on rooms, lighting, and signage while maintaining cleanliness of back-of-house areas. Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults in HVAC equipment, including chilled water systems, split units, and variable speed drives. Manage outsourced contractors to ensure maximum productivity and uphold health and safety regulations during emergency call-outs for issues like blocked drains or burst pipes. Requires Matric/Grade 12, three years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Fidelio Opera Property Management System. Located in Cape Town.
Required Qualifications
- Matric/Grade 12
- Minimum three (3) years relevant work experience within South Africa
- Relevant Engineering NC(V) NQF level 3/ NQF level 4
- At least 3 years in a similar position
- 3-5 years servicing and repairing HVAC equipment inclusive of central plant HVAC
- 3-5 years' experience supervising staff
- Ability to work independently
- Experience working according to SLA's and contractual Terms of Service
- Advanced Technical Skills
- Proven abilities in: Written and verbal communication with people on all levels
- Proven abilities in: Developing and nurturing interpersonal relationships (with guests, colleagues, suppliers and the like)
- Proven abilities in: Above average problem-solving skills
- Proven abilities in: Above average ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation
- Proven abilities in: Well-developed management skills
- Proven abilities in: Servant-Leadership competence
- Demonstrated experience using: Fidelio Opera Property Management System
- Demonstrated experience using: Microsoft Office Suite to at least Intermediate level
- Demonstrated experience using: Stock Control Systems
- Must have extensive knowledge of chilled water systems, cassette units, split units freezer/cold rooms and ice machines
- Must be able to understand Star/ delta connections, delay timers and contactors
- Must be able to work on variable speed drives and diagnose faults
- Mechanical, electrical and electronic diagnosing of equipment and control systems
- Knowledge of AHU safeties, flow switches and overheating (OHS) stats
- Must be available for emergency call outs
- Fault finding and resolving
- Ensuring that all hotel equipment is in good working condition in order to prevent break downs and glitches
- OCCUPATIONAL RISK EXPOSURE (OHAS ACT 85 OF 1993), i.e. Risk Factor
- Physical risk factors
- Ergonomic Risk factors
- Chemical Risk Factors
- Biological Risk Factors
- Psycho-Social Risk Factors
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the hospitality/tourism (5 star) industry will be preferred
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