HVAC Technician at International Facilities Services Limited – IFS

IFS is an international facilities management company operating global standards to wide range of clients in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the Middle East.

Our expert staff members with many years of experience in the Facilities Management industry ensure clients facilities needs are fully catered for. The services are intended to provide cost effective and efficient, end to end results every time.

The organization can supply long lasting facilities solutions that are essential for businesses and offer increased efficiency within the work environment.

With bespoke solutions, the services include a wide range of soft facilities services from janitorial cleaning, security through to vending and landscaping and hard maintenance services ranging from generators, HVAC to building maintenance services.

Through our partnership with FSI (FM) UK, Europe’s leading facilities management automation provider, IFS service delivery is unique in many respects with the use of the award winning Concept facilities automation systems and application which enables an ongoing process improvement in the delivery of service to our clients.

Apart from our international affiliations, we also engage locally with specialist companies in certain areas of our business offerings to ensure our clients always get the best in industry experience. We provide technical supervision to our local partner companies.Description

The HVAC Technician will maintain, service, and repair a large-scale commercial HVAC system comprising Daikin VRV/VRF systems, air handling units (AHUs), and chillers, all managed through a Building Management System (BMS).
The role requires a technician confident working independently on routine PPM while escalating complex faults appropriately, in a live, 24/7, high-footfall environment.

Key Responsibilties

Carry out scheduled PPM (monthly/quarterly) on VRV/VRF outdoor and indoor units, AHUs, and chiller plant, per OEM (Daikin) service intervals.
Clean/replace filters, inspect coils and condensate systems, and check refrigerant lines for leaks across all zones.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant-circuit faults on VRV systems, AHUs, and chillers.
Monitor and respond to BMS alarms and trends; support fault-finding using BMS data.
Check thermostat calibration, compressor amperage, and condenser performance; carry out deep cleans on schedule.
Support chiller-specific tasks: water treatment checks, pump and cooling-tower inspection, and load monitoring.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service records, and defect reports using the facility's CMMS/CAFM platform.
Respond promptly to HVAC-related emergency call-outs, including out-of-hours where required.
Follow safe isolation and permit-to-work procedures at all times; no bypassing of safety systems under any circumstance.
Liaise with the HVAC Lead/Chief Engineer on parts requisition, defect escalation, and PPM scheduling.

Qualifications

Interested candidates should possess an OND / HND / Bachelor`s Degree with 5 – 10 years experience.