Mechanical/HVAC Technician (Facilities and Operations) at Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa

Job Purpose:

Carry out activities relating to HVAC equipment management involving operation monitoring, maintenance, technical inspection, acceptance testing/handover, and third-party service supervision, assist the supervisor on spares requirements, pre-purchase technical appraisal and annual equipment replacement plan.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for HVAC equipment throughout Aga Khan University as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance;
• Document all HVAC activities and test results according to department policy;
• Promptly respond to HVAC equipment Breakdown Maintenance (BDM) request from user Departments as per policy;
• Timely completion and documentation of HVAC equipment & systems Preventive Maintenance (PPM) as per policy;
• Liaison with user Departments for HVAC equipment and systems maintenance activities and report to Team Leader on issues arising.
• Participate in requests for special projects, such as new equipment acquisition/upgrade purchase planning, development of bid specifications, etc;
• Develop HVAC equipment safety and device-specific in-service education to other technicians and  equipment users as necessary;
• Perform incident investigation and HVAC equipment performance analysis as required;
• Develop or review with team leader emergency and safety plans related to the use and operation of HVAC equipment.

Qualifications and Skills required:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Refrigeration and air conditioning
• Computer literate with at least two years experience in a similar position
• Minimum O-level grade C or equivalent
• Very good analytical and organisational skills.
• Sound technical knowledge on HVAC, Centralised air conditioning and refrigeration systems functioning and maintenance (mechanical, electrical/electronic)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity and reliable;
• Very good organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to overcome performance barriers.
• Willingness to learn & teach 
• Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, has initiative and is proactive
• Capacity to manage several tasks and requests simultaneously
• Good grooming and self-presentation.