General Technician (HVAC)

Hyde Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyde Hotels is seeking an HVAC Technician to manage shift maintenance, troubleshoot FCUs/AHUs/FAHUs, and ensure guest comfort across rooms and public areas. You will read schematics, address faults, and coordinate with the team to minimize disruption.

Strong English skills and prior hotel or large facility experience are required; the role involves responding to emergencies and performing preventive maintenance in a fast-paced hotel environment in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HVAC maintenance experience; hotel engineering or complex facility background preferred.
• Clear spoken and written English.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities; proactive and solution-oriented.
• Able to read and interpret HVAC drawings, schematics and control diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Duty Engineer and take ownership of shift HVAC maintenance; handle work orders and incidents.
• Troubleshoot FCUs, AHUs, FAHUs, ventilation and chilled-water systems.
• Respond to guest room, public area and back-of-house HVAC requests; restore systems with minimal disruption.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance; keep maintenance records updated.
• Attend emergencies and communicate professionally with guests and hotel colleagues.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

FCUs/AHUs/FAHUs

BMS operation

Troubleshooting

English communication

Team player

Tools

HVAC drawings/diagrams

Control diagrams

Job description

Company Description

Hyde is much more than a brand – it is a state of mind. We celebrate the true spirit of discovery and the adventure of human connection. Authentically personal and captivating iconic moments.

Job Description

• Report to the Duty Engineer / Engineering Supervisor on shift activities, outstanding issues, work orders, equipment status and incidents.
• Take ownership of HVAC maintenance during the assigned shift, including troubleshooting, corrective repairs, inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Respond promptly to guest room, public area, back-of-house and engineering HVAC requests and restore systems to safe and comfortable operating conditions with minimum disruption to hotel operations.
• Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting of FCUs, AHUs, FAHUs, ventilation fans, exhaust fans, chilled-water systems, pumps, valves, strainers, filters, thermostats, actuators and associated HVAC equipment.
• Inspect and maintain FCU/AHU coils, filters, drain pans, condensate drain lines, fan motors, belts, bearings, valves and HVAC control components.
• Check and troubleshoot room temperature complaints, poor cooling, water leakage, abnormal noise, airflow issues, condensation and HVAC control problems.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance, ensuring work orders and maintenance records are accurately updated.
• Read and interpret HVAC drawings, schematics, control drawings, equipment manuals and building services drawings.
• Support the operation and basic troubleshooting of BMS, thermostats, room temperature controls, actuators, PICVs and other HVAC control systems within the technician's competence.
• Perform basic general maintenance duties outside the HVAC specialty, including plumbing, electrical, pumps, sanitary fixtures, carpentry, painting, silicone/grouting and other minor building repairs.
• Attend emergency HVAC breakdowns, alarms and operational incidents during the shift; make the area safe, take immediate corrective action within competence and escalation specialist requirements without delay.
• Maintain good housekeeping, safe work practices, tools and work areas, especially when working in guest-facing or occupied rooms.
• Communicate professionally with guests and hotel colleagues, protect guest privacy and coordinate with other departments to minimise guest impact.
• Report recurring HVAC defects, abnormal equipment conditions, major failures and works requiring specialist contractor/vendor intervention.
• Attend departmental meetings, technical training, safety training and other sessions required by the Engineering Department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of practical HVAC maintenance experience; hotel engineering or complex commercial facility experience is strongly preferred.Good spoken and written English is mandatory for this position.
• Clear communication skills with guests, colleagues, supervisors and other hotel departments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with a practical, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Team player who can work independently with minimum supervision and adapt to a fast-paced hotel environment.
• Service-oriented, professional, reliable and respectful in guest-facing areas.
• Strong practical knowledge of HVAC systems, including FCUs, AHUs, FAHUs, ventilation systems and chilled-water systems.
• Competent in HVAC fault finding, troubleshooting, testing and controls, including thermostats, sensors, actuators and basic BMS operation.
• Able to read and interpret HVAC drawings, schematics and control diagrams to diagnose faults.