Technical Assistant

Role overview

HVAC maintenance and repair

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.
• Clean filters, check refrigerant levels, lubricate moving parts, inspect electrical components, and change filters on schedule.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions, make repairs, and adjust systems to support optimal operation and minimize downtime.
• Maintain air conditioning logbooks and records of maintenance, repairs, and parts used.
• Maintain and service AHUs, FCUs, deep freezers, split air conditioners, and related equipment; check AHU belts.
• Perform routine, breakdown, and preventive maintenance on air conditioning equipment.
• Take stock of parts and supplies and notify the maintenance in-charge of required materials.
• Coordinate HVAC-related projects and report day-to-day issues to the maintenance in-charge.
• Respond to emergency service calls outside normal working hours as needed.
• Recommend system upgrades or replacements and contribute to long-term system improvement planning.

Safety and compliance

• Comply with occupational safety, infection control, waste management, and documented workplace procedures.
• Follow emergency and evacuation procedures; report hazards, incidents, and near misses; and assist with risk assessments and incident reports.
• Attend applicable occupational safety and infection control training, mock drills, and awareness programs.

Qualifications

• A diploma or graduate qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience in the same field.
• Fluent spoken and written English; Arabic is advantageous but not essential.

Workplace

• Duties involve maintaining HVAC and related equipment within a facility, with hospital safety and infection control procedures applying.