HVAC Technician (Grade-A)

Location: NLCS Dubai Campus
Department: Facilities Management
Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor / Facilities Manager
Employment Type: Full-time

About NLCS Dubai:

North London Collegiate School Dubai (part of the Meraki Group) is committed to providing a world-class learning environment. Our state-of-the-art campus demands exceptional facilities maintenance to ensure comfort, safety, and seamless operations for students, staff, and visitors.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced HVAC Technician (Grade-A) to join our Facilities Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex HVAC systems—including water-cooled centrifugal chillers—to help maintain a safe, comfortable, and efficient school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Operation & Maintenance:

• Operate and maintain water-cooled centrifugal chillers from leading brands such as York, Trane, McQuay, Daikin, and Carrier.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC systems, including:
• Pool chillers
• Chilled water pumps
• Fresh air and recirculating air handling units (AHUs)
• Fan coil units (FCUs)
• Ventilation fans
• Chemical dosing systems
• Operate and monitor chiller plant manager systems and the Building Management System (BMS).
• Ensure reliable functioning of cooling towers, RO plants, and other plant equipment.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repair work to minimize downtime.

Campus Support & Coordination:

• Support daily operations during school hours and special events.
• Coordinate with the school operations team to ensure smooth facilities support during school activities.
• Complete all other duties assigned by the reporting manager, in line with the school's operational needs.

Requirements:

• Diploma / ITI (2-year program) in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in the UAE or GCC, with minimum 4 years in the operation and maintenance of water-cooled centrifugal chillers and cooling towers.
• Proficiency in reading technical manuals, service documentation, and understanding HVAC schematics.
• Familiarity with BMS systems and chiller plant manager software.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Good communication skills in English.

Preferred Traits:

• Safety-conscious and highly detail-oriented.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining school standards.
• Flexible and responsive to the dynamic needs of a busy school campus.
• Professional, courteous, and focused on delivering excellent service.