HVAC TECHNICIAN

Job Overview

Job Description

Job Title: HVAC Technician
Department: Maintenance
Number of Positions: 2
Work Location: Central Maintenance Team Multiple UAE Locations
Reports To: Maintenance / MEP Supervisor
Job Level: Skilled Technician
1. Job Purpose
To perform preventive, corrective, and troubleshooting maintenance on air-conditioning and refrigeration-related equipment across company facilities, ensuring reliable cooling performance, reduced equipment downtime, and efficient system operation.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Preventive Maintenance
1. Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on assigned HVAC equipment.
2. Inspect and clean filters, coils, condensate trays, and drainage systems.
3. Inspect fans, motors, belts, electrical connections, and mechanical components.
4. Measure and record relevant operating parameters.
5. Identify early signs of refrigerant leakage, abnormal noise, vibration, or reduced cooling efficiency.
6. Report defective components and recommend corrective action.
7. Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records.
B. Corrective Maintenance
1. Diagnose air-conditioning breakdowns and cooling-performance problems.
2. Repair or replace defective HVAC components within authorized technical scope.
3. Investigate water leakage and condensate drainage problems.
4. Identify electrical and mechanical faults associated with HVAC equipment.
5. Test repaired equipment before returning it to normal service.
6. Escalate complex failures requiring specialist equipment, certification, or manufacturer support.
C. HVAC System Coverage
The technician should demonstrate practical capability with:
• Split air-conditioning systems
• Ducted split systems
• Package air-conditioning units
• Common HVAC electrical controls
• Condensate drainage systems
• Motors, fans, and related mechanical components
Experience with VRF systems and Air Handling Units (AHU) is highly desirable.
D. Materials and Equipment
1. Identify required spare parts and consumables.
2. Submit material requirements to the supervisor.
3. Use diagnostic instruments and maintenance tools correctly.
4. Protect company equipment and assigned tools.
5. Record spare parts used during maintenance.
6. Avoid unnecessary component replacement.
E. Safety and Documentation
1. Apply safe equipment isolation procedures before maintenance.
2. Follow applicable refrigerant-handling requirements.
3. Observe electrical safety precautions.
4. Report hazardous conditions immediately.
5. Document completed repairs, test results, and unresolved defects.
3. Qualifications and Experience
• Technical certificate or diploma in HVAC, Refrigeration, or Air Conditioning.
• Minimum 3 years of practical HVAC maintenance experience preferred.
• Proven troubleshooting experience with commercial air-conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC mechanical and electrical components.
• Ability to use appropriate testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read basic electrical diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Experience with VRF or AHU systems is an advantage.
4. Key Competencies
• HVAC fault diagnosis
• Preventive maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• HVAC electrical controls
• Equipment testing
• Technical reporting
• Workplace safety
• Independent problem-solving
5. Key Performance Indicators
• Preventive maintenance task completion
• First-time repair success rate
• Repeat HVAC breakdown rate
• Work-order completion time
• Quality of technical diagnosis
• Proper spare-parts utilization
• Safety compliance
• Maintenance record accuracy
6. Authority and Accountability
The technician may perform assigned HVAC work within demonstrated competence and authorized scope.
The technician must not undertake high-risk electrical work, major system modifications, or specialist refrigerant-related activities without the required qualifications, authorization, equipment, and safety arrangements.