About this role
Hot Nigeria – AC Technician
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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title
- AC Technician
Location
- Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type
- Full-time
Job Purpose
- The AC Technician / Refrigeration Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of the hotel’s air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- The role ensures that all cooling and refrigeration equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably to support uninterrupted hotel operations and guest comfort.
Key Responsibilities
Air-Conditioning Maintenance:
- Inspect, service, maintain, and repair air-conditioning units and systems throughout the hotel.
- Diagnose and resolve faults in split units, cassette units, package units, VRF/VRV systems, and other HVAC equipment where applicable.
- Check refrigerant levels and identify leaks.
- Clean and replace filters, coils, drain lines, and other components as required.
- Monitor the performance and efficiency of AC systems.
- Respond promptly to AC breakdowns and guest-room maintenance requests.
- Carry out preventive maintenance according to the hotel’s maintenance schedule.
Refrigeration & Cold Equipment:
- Maintain and repair refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, cold rooms, and other refrigeration equipment.
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration faults.
- Check compressors, condensers, evaporators, thermostats, fans, and related components.
- Monitor temperatures and ensure refrigeration equipment operates within required temperature ranges.
- Respond promptly to breakdowns affecting Food & Beverage and kitchen operations.
Preventive Maintenance:
- Conduct routine inspections of AC and refrigeration equipment.
- Identify potential faults before they result in equipment failure.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, parts replaced, and equipment condition.
- Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
- Recommend replacement or repair of faulty equipment when necessary.
Repairs & Troubleshooting:
- Attend to maintenance requests and breakdowns promptly.
- Diagnose faults systematically and carry out appropriate repairs.
- Replace defective parts and components when required.
- Test repaired equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly before returning it to service.
- Escalate major technical issues requiring specialist intervention to the Chief Engineer/Engineering Manager.
Safety & Compliance:
- Follow all hotel health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when carrying out maintenance work.
- Handle refrigerants and electrical components safely and in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Ensure tools and equipment are used correctly and safely.
- Report unsafe conditions, hazards, leaks, or equipment defects immediately.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area after completing maintenance activities.
Guest & Departmental Support:
- Respond professionally to guest-related maintenance requests.
- Coordinate with Front Office and Housekeeping regarding AC-related guest complaints.
- Work closely with Food & Beverage and Kitchen teams to ensure refrigeration equipment remains operational.
- Communicate the status of repairs and expected completion times to relevant departments.
- Minimize disruption to guests and hotel operations while carrying out maintenance work.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of an OND, Technical Certificate, Trade Test Certificate, or equivalent qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience as an AC Technician, Refrigeration Technician, HVAC Technician, or similar role.
- Hotel, commercial building, restaurant, or hospitality experience is an advantage.
- Hands-on experience in servicing and repairing air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Good understanding of refrigeration cycles, el