Air Condition Technician

Raffles Seychelles, part of the esteemed Raffles Hotels & Resorts, boasts 20 ultra-luxury properties worldwide, some featuring exclusive branded residences. In 2023-24, four new Raffles hotels will be unveiled. The brand, named after Sir Stamford Raffles, exudes elegant British charm while catering to the modern lifestyles of well-travelled guests. With warm, personalized service and iconic Raffles Butlers, we offer an atmosphere of generosity.

Our hotels are not just accommodations; they are art museums, culinary hubs with renowned chefs, and pioneers in next-gen wellness experiences. We prioritize cultural and natural heritage preservation, employing experts within our properties. At Raffles, guests transform into friends and eventually become family. It's a place to celebrate, explore, exchange ideas, and discover a new dimension of luxury that resonates with emotions as gracefully as the Raffles name itself.

Position:                     HVACR Technician

Department:               Engineering    

Reports to:                 Director of Engineering

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

Operate, maintain and repair all equipment used for heating, ventilation and air conditioning of hotel building equipment. This includes operations of a central heating plant utilizing steam and/or hot water for tempering or heating building. Provides excellent customer service to create a comfortable environment in which to study, teach and learn at Hotel.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• You are required to work a 48 hours per week
• You are  required to take 15 minutes breakfast half an hour for lunch each day at the Staff canteen 15 minutes tea break half an hour for dinner
• You are required to take proper care of all material and tool.
• Service, repair, and/or propose replacement of gas furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, electric furnaces, packaged terminal units, ductless split systems, humidification and dehumidification equipment, electronic air cleaners and air purification systems.
• Troubleshoot, adapt, and resolve/repair all issues to keep equipment functioning properly.
• Test each system after service/repair is complete to ensure the system is functioning properly.
• Perform proper inspection of customer systems to prevent future issues.
• Explain to customers each service and repair performed.
• Assess systems and assist the customer in making a buying decision through detailed education of system needs as well as a thorough cost/benefit analysis of purchasing a new system.

• Inspect area for cleanliness after job completion.
• Wearing only company-approved apparel
• Following safety policies and procedures
• Abiding by all standards of performance and code of ethics
• Maintaining a courteous demeanour with all customers and associates
• Respecting the customer’s property
• Participate in company-sponsored training classes.

• You are required to keep your working environment clean and tidy free from all potential hazard
• Should be able to implement and follow preventive maintenance on the HVACR units
• Should be able to manage the stock level
• Should have proper control and monitoring of the tools, equipment and materials to complete the job in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carries out for the correct operation and maintenance for HVACR systems (extractors, air condition, cold room, freezer etc…).
• Perform preventive maintenance and direct maintenance to all HVACR system.
• Follow plans and specification to install and service the units
• Install parts such as Compressor, motor, condenser, evaporator, air filters, .switches and gauges and copper lines for gas, refrigerant, compressed air and chilled water
• Attach pipe line to AC and check the leakage of the system.
• Work with other department, the jobs get do be done,
• Check that the part are lined up and fit properly.
• Fill system with gas or fluid and test foe leaks
• Remove test gas or fluid using vacuum pumps and fill these with refrigerant in accordance with regulation and governing procedures.
• Test the unit and make adjustments to make sure that it work correctly
• You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the management.  The hotel reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.   

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Proficient in all aspects of area of expertise
• Ability to work independently with good interpersonal skills
• A creative, practical and pro-active approach to problem solving
• Co-operate with all associates to ensure the department operates as a team
• An energetic and dynamic personality

Others

To be willing to perform any other task assigned by your immediate supervisors, General Manager or any other manager senior to yourself.

CONFIDENTIALITY

(Basically indicate that employees cannot divulge any work related information about the resort, guest, Assets, operations, clients etc. during or after they would have ceased to be an employee of Raffles)

• SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS)
• Sound knowledge in HVACR system
• Certificate/diploma in related field
• Knowledge in basic health and safety related to this field and you are required to abide to.