Maintenance Technician - HVAC & MEP

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the restaurant industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for the maintenance of HVAC and MEP systems across various locations in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience, a technical diploma, and a valid UAE driving license. This role involves both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring adherence to safety standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in facilities and general maintenance.
• Strong hands-on experience with MEP and HVAC systems.
• Valid UAE driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct corrective and preventive maintenance on HVAC and MEP systems.
• Monitor and perform planned preventive maintenance.
• Ensure cost-effective maintenance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

HVAC systems

MEP systems

Kitchen equipment maintenance

IT Skills

Communication

Education

Technical Diploma

Job description

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out Corrective, Reactive and Planned Preventive Maintenance of Assets in all Restaurants, Offices and Commissaries, owned/leased etc. byAmericana in UAE. The Technician will have to look after Hard & Soft services for example MEP, Kitchen Equipment, Hood Servicing (Monitoring), Fire Protection Systems (Monitoring) etc. and to ensure all the locations occupied by Americana Group are efficiently maintained in a cost-effective manner and implement Americana Standards & Values.

Essential Skillsets/Prerequisites

• Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and MEP systems, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Knowledge of various types of kitchen equipment, including fryers, ovens, broilers, grills, refrigerators, dishwashers, and ventilation systems, and their components, functions, and maintenance requirements will be added advantage.
• UAE Driving License - Mandatory

Key Responsibilities

• Reactive Complaint / PPM: Response Time: As per SLA (4, 12, 72 etc hours). Spares Gathering: within 24 hours. Work Quality: As per Americana Standard. Monitoring PO Jobs: As per PO terms, Mall/Brand Coordination.
• Planned Preventive Maintenance: Monitor (external vendor) and/or perform Planned Preventive Maintenance.
• Corrective Maintenance: Visit each store at least once monthly and conduced store inspection.
• Cost Saving: Minimize the jobs from External Vendors by rectifying them himself. Ensure the spares are not replaced unless necessary. Advises supervisor regarding major repairs / changes required.
• Growth and Customer Focus: Work towards improving customer satisfaction on daily tasks
• Personal Growth: Improve skills & efficiency by attending courses.

Education:

• Technical Diploma preferred

Experience:

• 5-7 years in facilities, restaurant and general maintenance
• Strong hands-on experience MEP and HVAC systems, plus have a very good knowledge of UAE market in terms of parts availability, authority regulations, malls/landlord requirements.

Skills and Abilities:

• IT Skills: Good knowledge of using Field Management System, MS Office skills and able to use phone / computer
• Language Skills: Must be able to Communicate in English, Arabic is a plus, good written and oral capabilities
• Valid UAE driving license is a must