Refrigerator Technician

Dusit Hotels and Resorts in Davao; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated maintenance engineer. Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC systems, ensuring safety procedures are followed, and providing support in emergencies. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and a commitment to quality service.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures before starting maintenance.
• Maintain chillers, freezers, and HVAC systems.
• Perform repairs and adjustments using hand tools.
• Establish good relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Process requisitions for tools and parts.

Job description

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow safety procedures before starting any equipment maintenance.
• Use proper signage, tag-in/tag-out procedures, and PPE during maintenance works.
• Have strong knowledge of hazards involved and safety precautions.
• Follow checklists for maintenance and maintain accurate service records of all equipment.
• Maintain chillers, freezers, blast freezers, etc.
• Clean, lubricate, grease, and inspect cooling coils, blowers, motors, pumps, and other routine parts.
• Install air-conditioning units and maintain refrigeration systems for smooth operation.
• Overhaul and service refrigeration units, repair or replace compressors, condensers, vacuum pumps; inspect and fix leaks, and recharge units as needed; clean and replace filters; inspect heating elements.
• Perform repairs or adjustments on piping, valves, fittings using hand tools, drill press, welding, brazing, and soldering.
• Recommend improvements on techniques and methods.
• Maintain effective preventive maintenance practices for chillers, freezers, and HVAC systems.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with customers, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Provide support after hours in emergencies, workshops, meetings, and company functions.
• Process requisitions for tools and parts, ensuring availability to avoid delays.
• Maintain organized storage of supplies for efficient operations.
• Issue materials based on work specifications and log issuance.
• Prepare and submit monthly checklist records.
• Attend to maintenance requests and ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Apply repairs and preventive maintenance effectively and promptly.
• Return damaged or excess materials to the storeroom.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy.
• Review spare parts inventory periodically and coordinate with stock personnel.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, tests, and adjustments on equipment.
• Report findings and breakdowns immediately to the Duty Engineering Manager.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Complete scheduled maintenance on time and document it.
• Monitor areas daily for abnormalities and report them.
• Test equipment weekly and record results.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Comply with hotel rules and regulations.
• Ensure assigned tasks are completed effectively and on time.
• Recommend corrective actions for variances in standards and budgets.
• Propose and implement staffing adjustments based on business volume.
• Maintain effective communication within and across departments.
• Communicate effectively with guests, subordinates, supervisors, and other departments.
• Attend daily briefings and departmental meetings.
• Manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Resolve problems professionally.
• Assist others to ensure smooth operation.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Understand and perform all departmental roles as required.
• Know department policies and guide others accordingly.
• Maintain high-quality standards in service and presentation.
• Review and propose service standards.
• Assist colleagues as needed.
• Maintain grooming standards for self and staff.
• Conserve energy and water, and protect the environment.