Service Technician – HVAC (Kingston)

About the role

Airswift is looking for a Service Technician specialized in HVAC, refrigeration and ventilation systems to provide field service across Jamaica. The role involves preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and minor modernisations at customer facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance visits using established checklists and standards.
• Systematically diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and control faults, addressing root causes.
• Complete digital service reports on site, including work performed, parts used, readings, photos and customer signature while complying with OEM warranty requirements.
• Maintain professional appearance, punctuality, clear communication and a clean work site; refer commercial inquiries to the coordinator.
• Follow the Group’s HSE system and legal regulations for refrigerant handling, including recovery, record‑keeping and ensuring no release to the atmosphere.

Required profile

• Professional certification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HEART/NVQ‑J or equivalent) or proven competence.
• Experience with commercial split systems, packaged units and preferably applied systems and controls.
• Certified or eligible for certification in refrigerant handling.
• Valid Jamaican driver’s licence with a clean driving record.
• Full professional fluency in English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Preventive maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Mechanical, electrical and control fault diagnosis.
• Brazing, refrigerant recovery and charging.
• Knowledge of commercial split systems, packaged units and applied control systems.