Hotel HVAC Technician - Comfort & Sustainable Maintenance

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts, specifically Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, is seeking an HVAC Maintenance Technician to uphold reliable engineering operations and high maintenance standards in a dynamic hospitality environment.

The role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with engineers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure safety and quality across guest areas and back-of-house facilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or vocational certification in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and BMS.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment (split units, AHUs, FCUs, chillers, ventilation, refrigeration).
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and safe handling of HVAC tools, equipment, and refrigerants.
• Familiarity with local health, safety, environmental regulations.
• Hotel experience is preferred and relevant HVAC certification or trade licence as required by law.
• Good written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems throughout the hotel.
• Performing preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates efficiently and minimise unexpected breakdowns.
• Responding to guest room and public area maintenance requests related to air conditioning and ventilation systems.
• Monitoring HVAC performance and reporting issues requiring corrective action.
• Adhering to health, safety, and environmental procedures while supporting sustainability initiatives through energy efficiency.
• Assisting the Engineering team with general maintenance tasks and keeping accurate maintenance records.
• Working with colleagues, contractors, and suppliers to ensure engineering work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

BMS familiarity

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Education

HVAC diploma/certification

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts, specifically Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, is seeking an HVAC Maintenance Technician to uphold reliable engineering operations and high maintenance standards in a dynamic hospitality environment.

The role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with engineers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure safety and quality across guest areas and back-of-house facilities.