Aspiring Hvac Technician For Hotel Climate Systems

President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support daily facility operations across electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building maintenance tasks.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, complete job cards, and ensure high safety and quality standards while working in guest areas and staff zones.

Experience with CMMS OMNI is advantageous; must be able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays and maintain accurate records with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Matric / High School certificate or equivalent.
• Technical or vocational training in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Maintenance or related trade.
• 2–3 years general maintenance or technical services experience.
• Experience in hotel, resort or large commercial property environment is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience in plumbing, electrical work, HVAC maintenance and minor carpentry repairs.
• Experience with planned and preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs to plumbing, lighting, fixtures, fittings, doors and furniture.
• Basic understanding of air-conditioning and ventilation systems.
• Familiarity with health, safety and maintenance procedures.
• CMMS such as OMNI or similar advantageous.
• Accurate job cards and maintenance records.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Guest-focused when working in occupied rooms and public areas.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays and respond to emergency maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and repairs throughout the hotel.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests from Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B and other operational departments.
• Diagnosing faults and implementing effective solutions.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Minor repairs

Guest-focused

Education

Matric / High School

Trade qualification in Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical/HVAC/Building Maintenance

Tools

CMMS OMNI

Job description

• Matric / High School Certificate or equivalent
  - Relevant technical or vocational training in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Maintenance or a related trade
  - Minimum 2 to 3 years general maintenance or technical services experience
  - Previous experience within a hotel, resort or large commercial property environment highly advantageous
  - Hands-on experience in plumbing, basic electrical work, HVAC maintenance and minor carpentry repairs
  - Experience with planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)
  - Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  - Ability to carry out minor repairs to plumbing, lighting, fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and furniture
  - Basic understanding of air-conditioning and ventilation systems
  - Familiarity with health, safety and maintenance procedures
  - Experience using a CMMS such as OMNI or similar advantageous
  - Ability to complete job cards and maintenance records accurately
  - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  - Professional and guest-focused when working in occupied rooms and public areas
  - Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays and respond to emergency maintenance requirements
  - Valid South African ID
  - A fully updated CV with relevant qualifications and contactable reference details is essential

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / High School Certificate or equivalent
  - Relevant technical or vocational training in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Maintenance or a related trade
  - Minimum 2 to 3 years general maintenance or technical services experience
  - Previous experience within a hotel, resort or large commercial property environment highly advantageous
  - Hands-on experience in plumbing, basic electrical work, HVAC maintenance and minor carpentry repairs
  - Experience with planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)
  - Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  - Ability to carry out minor repairs to plumbing, lighting, fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and furniture
  - Basic understanding of air-conditioning and ventilation systems
  - Familiarity with health, safety and maintenance procedures
  - Experience using a CMMS such as OMNI or similar advantageous
  - Ability to complete job cards and maintenance records accurately
  - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  - Professional and guest-focused when working in occupied rooms and public areas
  - Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays and respond to emergency maintenance requirements
  - Valid South African ID
  - A fully updated CV with relevant qualifications and contactable reference details is essential

What Youll Be Doing

• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and repairs throughout the hotel
  - Responding promptly to maintenance requests from Housekeeping, Front Office, F&B and other operational departments
  - Diagnosing