Maintenance Technician (AC Technician)

About the role

The Maintenance Technician will support Ocean Hotels Barbados by maintaining air‑conditioning units, chill‑water systems and the overall physical plant. Working under the Maintenance Manager, you will ensure guest areas, back‑of‑house spaces and equipment remain safe, functional and clean.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and service chill‑water system keypads, evaporator fan coils, valves and actuators.
• Install, repair and maintain cast‑iron or galvanized piping, ductwork and pipe insulation.
• Start, monitor and maintain chiller water pumps and air‑conditioning units across guest rooms, offices, kitchens, restaurants and laundry areas.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and basic repairs on refrigerators, ice machines, water coolers and related equipment.
• Carry out basic plumbing, masonry and carpentry tasks required for building repairs.
• Maintain clean, safe and orderly work sites; document work in daily checklists.
• Report equipment issues, unsafe electrical conditions and contribute to energy‑saving initiatives.
• Assist with inventory monitoring and stock control.

Required profile

• Vocational school diploma or technical training in HVAC, refrigeration or related fields.
• Ability to work independently and follow health‑ and safety regulations, including AAA standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering professional service to internal and external customers.

Required skills

• HVAC system operation and maintenance
• Chill‑water system operation
• Refrigeration knowledge
• Pipe installation (cast iron, galvanized)
• Ductwork installation
• Pipe insulation installation
• Chiller pump maintenance
• Basic plumbing
• Basic masonry
• Basic carpentry
• Equipment troubleshooting