Hotel Facilities Technician (Red Seal) – HVAC & Maintenance

President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund contributions

Staff meals on duty

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician to maintain our 349-room property and support guest experiences behind the scenes. This role requires a recognised Red Seal Trade Test and 2–4 years of relevant hotel maintenance experience across HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical systems.

You will service guest rooms, kitchens, conference facilities and back‑of‑house areas, perform preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns with a safety‑conscious

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification is essential and non‑negotiable.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration or plumbing.
• 2–4 years in hotel or commercial property maintenance.
• Strong skills across HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical repairs.
• Refrigeration experience with cold rooms, chillers, freezers or ice machines is advantageous.
• Ability to read diagrams/manuals and perform planned maintenance.
• Sound health and safety knowledge.
• Experience with OMNI or similar CMMS is advantageous.
• Professional, guest‑focused and prompt in breakdown response.
• Availability for shifts, weekends and emergency call‑outs.
• Valid South African ID and updated CV with references.

Responsibilities

• Maintain guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, restaurants, conference facilities and back‑of‑house areas.
• Service and repair HVAC, air‑conditioning and refrigeration equipment within scope.
• Resolve plumbing faults and perform electrical maintenance within scope.
• Repair fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and general building defects.
• Complete preventative maintenance to minimise breakdowns.
• Respond to urgent requests, diagnose faults and escalate when needed.
• Coordinate repairs with departments and maintain accurate job cards and records.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing and general repairs

Guest-focused approach

Education

Red Seal Trade Test certification

2-4 years facilities/building maintenance experience

Trade background in Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC/Refrigeration/Plumbing

Tools

OMNI maintenance system

Job description

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician to maintain our 349-room property and support guest experiences behind the scenes. This role requires a recognised Red Seal Trade Test and 2–4 years of relevant hotel maintenance experience across HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical systems.

You will service guest rooms, kitchens, conference facilities and back‑of‑house areas, perform preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns with a safety‑conscious