All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Supervisor

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBaie Ste Anne, SeychellesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A diploma in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or a trade certificate in the area of expertise is required.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of hospitality industry experience with multiple trades at a supervisory level is required, along with hands-on experience in the appropriate trade.
Proficiency in all aspects of the area of expertise is required.
Thorough knowledge of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration theory is required.
Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in HVAC equipment maintenance and repair is required.
Working knowledge of electricity is required.
Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures is required.
Ability to train and supervise others is required.
Ability to prioritize, plan, assign, coordinate, and direct the work of HVAC mechanics and crew leaders is required.
Ability to design smaller systems or modifications to larger systems is required.
Ability to review and critique plans and specifications for HVAC and environmental control systems is required.
Ability to schedule work and maintain records of time and materials used is required.
Analytical ability to diagnose HVAC problems and interpret blueprints, schematics, sketches, or pencil drawings is required.
Computer and software skills are required.
Manual skills to repair equipment and mechanical skills to operate vehicles and install and maintain HVAC equipment are required.
Leadership skills to supervise the work of the HVAC department are required.

Responsibilities

Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the physical plant, structure, utility services, and equipment for the hotel facility and staff housing complex.
Manage installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and associated air-handling, chilled-water distribution, and environmental control systems.
Develop a preventive maintenance program and control the quality of repair work.
Design smaller air-conditioning systems and modifications to existing systems, and review plans and specifications for contracted work.
Resolve problems using discretionary judgment and analysis, including complex situations.
Communicate possible improvements and efficiency gains to engineering management.
Schedule and document planned and unplanned maintenance programs for systems such as air conditioning.
Coordinate and inform engineering management about service disruptions.
Pre-plan daily engineering staff briefings with engineering management and assist with distributing daily work assignments.
Ensure contractors perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with agreed health and safety policies, contracts, fees, and charges.
Supervise team members to ensure safe work practices, efficient operation, and proper preventive maintenance and equipment repair.
Provide constructive feedback to team members regarding safe work practices, efficient operation, maintenance, and equipment repair.
Receive oral or written work requests and set priorities.
Assign personnel to jobs.
Review work orders before and after completion.
Maintain budgets, records, and files, and prepare reports.
Supervise major overhauls or installations of environmental control systems to ensure work follows plans and specifications.
Check work in progress or upon completion for quality and acceptability.
Oversee repair and replacement of faulty thermostats, wiring, controls, and compressors.
Review contractors’ work for adherence to plans and specifications and quality assurance.
Inform staff about proper tool use and work procedures.
Keep records of work orders, inventory, and expenditures.
Estimate and order needed equipment and supplies.
Determine appropriate HVAC equipment.
Design airflow control systems and modifications to existing systems for efficient operation.
Review plans and specifications for new construction to assess compatibility with existing equipment and design acceptability.
Coordinate work with other trades as needed.
Provide technical assistance to mechanics when requested.
Recommend personnel for hiring, discipline, discharge, or promotion.
Perform other duties and special assignments as required to meet department needs.

Job Description

Position: AC & Refrigeration Supervisor

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Director of Engineering

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

To ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the physical plant, structure, utility services, equipment for the hotel facility and staff housing complex.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as HVAC Supervisor and will be responsible for all installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and associated air handling, chilled water distribution, and environmental control systems. Develops a preventive maintenance program, and controls the quality of repair work. Responsibilities also include designing smaller air-conditioning systems, designing modifications to existing systems, reviewing plans and specifications for contracted work, Will also be expected to resolve most problems exercising discretionary judgement and analysis even in the most complex situations.
Communicate with engineering management in regards to possible improvements and increased efficiency.
Schedule and document planned and unplanned maintenance programs for the various systems such as : air-conditioning
Co-ordinate/inform engineering management of any disruptions to service of any kind.
Pre-plan with engineering management daily engineering staff briefing and assist in distributing daily work assignments
Ensure that maintenance & repairs performed by contractors are executed in accordance with agreed health and safety policy, contracts, fees or charges
Supervise team members to ensure safe work practices, efficient operation, proper preventative maintenance and repair to equipment.
Provide constructive feedback to all team members to ensure safe work practices, efficient operation, proper maintenance and repair to equipment.
Any additional duties assigned.
Receives oral or written work requests and sets priorities
Assigns personnel to jobs
Reviews all work orders before and after completion
Maintains budget, records and files, and prepares reports
Supervises major overhaul or installation of environmental control systems to assure that work is carried out according to plans and specifications
Conducts a quality check of work in progress or upon completion to assure acceptability
Oversees repair and replacement of faulty thermostats, wiring and controls, and compressors
Reviews the work of contractors for adherence to plans and specifications and for quality assurance
Informs staff in the proper use of tools, and proper work procedures
Keeps records of work orders, inventory and expenditures
Estimates and orders needed equipment and supplies
Determines the appropriate HVAC equipment
Designs air flow control systems
Designs modifications to existing systems to achieve efficient operation
Reviews plans and specifications for new construction to determine compatibility with existing equipment or acceptability of design
Coordinates work with other trades as needed
Provide technical assistance to mechanics when requested
Recommends persons to be hired, disciplined, discharged, or promoted
Performs other duties/special assignments as required or to meet the ongoing needs of the department

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
A proven ability to build, lead and supervise a team
An energetic and dynamic personality
Thorough knowledge of heating, ventilation and refrigeration theory
Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment
Working knowledge of electricity
Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures
Ability to train and supervise others
Ability to prioritize, plan, assign, coordinate and direct the work of HVAC mechanics and crew leaders
Ability to design smaller systems or design modifications to larger systems
Ability to review and critique plans and specifications for HVAC and environmental control systems
Coordinating skills to schedule work so classes are not interrupted; maintain records of time and materials used on all jobs
Analytical skills to diagnose HVAC problems; and to understand and work from blueprints, schematics, sketches or pencil drawings
Communication skills to communicate with school staff and vendors
Computer and software skills
Manual skills to repair equipment
Mechanical skills for vehicle operation and to install and maintain HVAC equipment
Incumbent must be able to work well as a team member; must be self-driven, reliable, and responsible
Leadership skills to supervise the work of the HVAC department
Ability to perform special assignments as required or to meet the ongoing needs of the department

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in Air Conditioning & refrigeration or Trade Certificate in area of expertise

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in hospitality industry with multi-trades at a supervisory level, and hands on experience in appropriate trade.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in Air Conditioning & refrigeration or Trade Certificate in area of expertise

Additional Information

About the Company

All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Accor is a global hospitality group with a wide range of hotel brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage services, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services to partners. The company runs a loyalty program, A Club, to keep guests returning, and expands its capabilities through acquisitions like Adoria and a stake in Squarebreak to broaden its offerings. Its goal is to grow its footprint and deliver consistent, responsible guest experiences worldwide by leveraging global expertise and local know‑how, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded: 1967

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