Company Description
Hyde is much more than a brand – it is a state of mind. We celebrate the true spirit of discovery and the adventure of human connection. Authentically personal and captivating iconic moments.
Job Description
- Report to the Duty Engineer / Engineering Supervisor on shift activities, outstanding issues, work orders, equipment status and incidents.
- Take ownership of HVAC maintenance during the assigned shift, including troubleshooting, corrective repairs, inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Respond promptly to guest room, public area, back-of-house and engineering HVAC requests and restore systems to safe and comfortable operating conditions with minimum disruption to hotel operations.
- Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting of FCUs, AHUs, FAHUs, ventilation fans, exhaust fans, chilled-water systems, pumps, valves, strainers, filters, thermostats, actuators and associated HVAC equipment.
- Inspect and maintain FCU/AHU coils, filters, drain pans, condensate drain lines, fan motors, belts, bearings, valves and HVAC control components.
- Check and troubleshoot room temperature complaints, poor cooling, water leakage, abnormal noise, airflow issues, condensation and HVAC control problems.
- Carry out planned preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance, ensuring work orders and maintenance records are accurately updated.
- Read and interpret HVAC drawings, schematics, control drawings, equipment manuals and building services drawings.
- Support the operation and basic troubleshooting of BMS, thermostats, room temperature controls, actuators, PICVs and other HVAC control systems within the technician's competence.
- Perform basic general maintenance duties outside the HVAC specialty, including plumbing, electrical, pumps, sanitary fixtures, carpentry, painting, silicone/grouting and other minor building repairs.
- Attend emergency HVAC breakdowns, alarms and operational incidents during the shift; make the area safe, take immediate corrective action within competence and escalate specialist requirements without delay.
- Maintain good housekeeping, safe work practices, tools and work areas, especially when working in guest-facing or occupied rooms.
- Communicate professionally with guests and hotel colleagues, protect guest privacy and coordinate with other departments to minimise guest impact.
- Report recurring HVAC defects, abnormal equipment conditions, major failures and works requiring specialist contractor/vendor intervention.
- Attend departmental meetings, technical training, safety training and other sessions required by the Engineering Department.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of practical HVAC maintenance experience; hotel engineering or complex commercial facility experience is strongly preferred.Good spoken and written English is mandatory for this position.
- Clear communication skills with guests, colleagues, supervisors and other hotel departments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with a practical, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Team player who can work independently with minimum supervision and adapt to a fast-paced hotel environment.
- Service-oriented, professional, reliable and respectful in guest-facing areas.
- Strong practical knowledge of HVAC systems, including FCUs, AHUs, FAHUs, ventilation systems and chilled-water systems.
- Competent in HVAC fault finding, troubleshooting, testing and controls, including thermostats, sensors, actuators and basic BMS operation.
- Able to read and interpret HVAC drawings, schematics and control diagrams to diagnose faults.
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