AC Technician

Melia hotels international; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meli Desert Palm Dubai, a luxury resort, is seeking a skilled AC Technician to join our Engineering team. You will maintain and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems, ensuring guest comfort and safety while upholding high standards of service and reliability.

The role involves preventive maintenance, diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults, responding to emergencies, and documenting work details to ensure traceability and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults in HVAC equipment.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance plans.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems across the resort.
• Carry out scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with maintenance plans and hotel standards.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and perform effective repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Conduct daily inspections of HVAC equipment, record readings and report abnormalities or maintenance risks.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and maintenance manuals to complete repairs accurately.
• Support the hotel’s sustainability initiatives by promoting energy-efficient operation of HVAC systems.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety procedures

Teamwork

English proficiency

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The world is yours with Meli. Discover a path without limits at Meli where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer.

• My Meli Rewards Participate in our exclusive loyalty program enjoying unique benefits and advantages
• My Meli Benefits Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services promoting an active and healthy lifestyle

Tucked away within a lush polo estate in Dubai, Meli Desert Palm is a luxury urban resort where wellness, personalized service and meaningful experiences come together. At Meli Desert Palm Dubai, our Engineering team plays a vital role in ensuring every guest enjoys a comfortable and seamless stay. From maintaining the resort's climate control systems to responding swiftly to technical issues, our team works behind the scenes to keep our facilities operating safely and efficiently.

We are looking for a skilled and dependable AC Technician to join our Engineering team maintaining and repairing the resort's heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and guest comfort.

What will you be doing

• Install maintain troubleshoot and repair air conditioning ventilation and refrigeration systems across the resort
• Carry out scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with maintenance plans and hotel standards
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and perform effective repairs to minimise equipment downtime
• Conduct daily inspections of HVAC equipment record operating readings and report any abnormalities or maintenance risks
• Clean adjust and service HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency
• Respond promptly and efficiently to emergency maintenance requests
• Maintain accurate daily maintenance records logs and work completion reports
• Ensure all tools materials and equipment are used correctly safely and stored appropriately after use
• Read and interpret technical drawings schematics and maintenance manuals to complete repairs accurately
• Keep the workshop and work areas clean organised and compliant with safety standards
• Support the hotel s sustainability initiatives by promoting energy-efficient operation of HVAC systems and reducing waste wherever possible
• Act as a member of the hotel s Fire Brigade responding to emergencies and participating in fire drills and safety training
• Communicate effectively with the Engineering leadership regarding completed work outstanding tasks and equipment requiring further attention
• Follow all hotel policies procedures health and safety regulations and any additional duties assigned by Hotel Management

What are we looking for?

• Proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• At least 1 year of experience as an AC Technician, HVAC Technician, or in a similar role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Good understanding of air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults in HVAC equipment.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance plans.
• Knowledge of HVAC preventive maintenance practices and safety procedures.
• Ability to work safely in hot, confined, or physically demanding environments.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting heavy equipment when required.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to respond effectively to operational and emergency maintenance requirements.