Air Conditioning Mechanic at British High Commission

Ref No: 08/17 LOS
Location: Lagos
Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates

Main Purpose of Job

• To provide skilled work in the installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of refrigeration & air conditioning (ac) equipment and systems at various stations of the estate and systems. Repairs faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and plant.

Roles and Responsibilities
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair air conditioner and other air handling units.
• Carries out preventive maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment and systems
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical defects and malfunctions.
• Install, replace, or repair equipment that has been damaged.
• Ventilate equipment and controls making sure they operate efficiently and continuously.
• Perform regular maintenance work on cooling units.
• Make adjustment and do calibrations of thermostatic controls.
• Install new air-conditioning systems and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain refrigerators and ice machines, and chilled water supply systems.
• Clean blowers and coils, check tensions of belts and motors.
• Repairs faulty Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment and Plant.
• Carries out routine checks and logs of the status of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment.
• To carryout another job assigned by supervisor

Essential Qualifications and Experience 

• City and Guilds qualified //vocational or technical training(Any evidence of apprenticeship  training)
• 5 years relevant experience with outstanding troubleshooting and technical aptitude
• Have knowledge of standards working practices
• Understanding of health, safety and  environment regulations
• Excellent communication skills with a flexible, adaptable approach to working.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and without supervision
• Ability to interact well with superiors and subordinates professionally.

Required competencies:

• Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Starting monthly Salary
N263, 239