HVAC Technician

About the role

The Churchgate Group, a leading real‑estate developer in Nigeria, is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join its facilities team in Lagos. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning systems across residential and commercial properties.

Key responsibilities

• Attend shift briefings, toolbox meetings and daily walk‑through inspections of HVAC equipment rooms.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on VRV/VRF, AHU, chillers, FCU and split‑unit AC systems, including cleaning, tightening, lubrication and filter changes.
• Respond to system faults, tenant complaints and emergency breakdowns, including after‑hours call‑outs as rostered.
• Troubleshoot simple circuit failures, reset breakers and replace faulty components; escalate complex or high‑voltage issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain accurate work logs, maintenance records and defect reports using the SMART CHECK system.
• Ensure proper housekeeping of HVAC panels, manage tools and equipment, and assist in supervising contractor work on site.

Required profile

• Trade Test certificate (Grade I‑III) or National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, with completed technical apprenticeship or vocational training.
• 3‑5 years of hands‑on experience in commercial, high‑rise or industrial HVAC environments.
• Willingness to work rotating day/night shifts, weekends and public holidays as scheduled.
• Basic first‑aid/CPR certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Operation and maintenance of VRV/VRF, AHU, chiller and FCU systems.
• Preventive maintenance (PPM) procedures such as cleaning, tightening, thermal scanning and lubrication.
• Troubleshooting HVAC circuits and component replacement.
• Use of SMART CHECK or similar maintenance software for logging tasks.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting.
• Basic first‑aid/CPR knowledge.