JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Objective:
This position is responsible for the installation, inspection, servicing, and repair of air conditioning systems across the company's retail and commercial facilities. The role ensures optimal performance of HVAC equipment, compliance with safety standards, and efficient resolution of technical issues to support smooth business operations.
Key responsibility:
- Review technical blueprints and layouts to determine AC servicing requirements.
- Troubleshoot and maintain DX systems, window AC units, FCU units, and related HVAC components.
- Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and performance tests to ensure optimal equipment functioning.
- Diagnose faults, replace defective parts, and calibrate thermostats and controls.
- Perform emergency repairs in a timely manner to minimize operational disruptions.
- Ensure proper recovery, handling, and disposal of refrigerants in accordance with environmental standards.
- Monitor equipment performance parameters, such as temperature levels, fuel usage, and system cycles, and log relevant data.
- Recommend and requisition necessary materials, spare parts, and tools for AC-related maintenance activities.
- Maintain tools and workspaces in clean, safe, and functional condition.
- Adhere to workplace safety procedures, wear appropriate PPE, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional maintenance and facilities teams to deliver cohesive service support.
Desired experience:
- ITI or Diploma in Air Conditioning, HVAC, or a related technical field.
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining DX and window AC systems in retail, commercial, or facility management environments.
- Strong knowledge of refrigerant handling, HVAC system diagnostics, and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate with team members and supervisors.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.
Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.
Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.