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Technician 3 (Airconditioning)
Role summary
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The Technician 3 (Airconditioning) is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing air-conditioning and refrigeration systems throughout the hotel. Candidates should have a certificate or diploma in air-conditioning, refrigeration, mechanical or electrical engineering, together with practical experience in hotel, commercial or building maintenance. Knowledge of HVAC controls, preventive maintenance, electrical safety and basic plumbing is useful. The role requires a reliable, hands-on person who can respond quickly to breakdowns, work safely at heights or in plant rooms, complete maintenance records and support hotel operations around the clock. Candidates are expected to provide courteous service, work well with other departments and be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Can I work in Malaysia?
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How it works
How it works: Line staff: worker quotas for 15 Asian countries, frozen since March 2023 and not reopened for hotels. Others: Employment Pass at RM 5,000+ basic (about USD 1,150).
Watch for: Hotels were left out of the 2025 quota reopenings and no 2026 hotel opening was found. Sabah and Sarawak run their own immigration: a Peninsular pass is not valid there.
Official source: Immigration Department of Malaysia: foreign workers. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malaysia
Usual for Malaysia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts: usually shared staff quarters; city hotels: usually not; managers may get an allowance |
|---|---|
| Meals | Usually duty meals in a staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior expat packages only; not standard |
| Service charge | About 10% on bills, shared by points; cannot count towards the minimum wage (by law) |
| Contract | Pass-linked fixed term: 1 year for line staff, up to 5 for managers; probation usually 3 to 6 months |
| Leave | Peninsular Malaysia: 8 days a year, 12 after 2 years, 16 after 5; 11 public holidays; 45-hour week (by law) |
| Income tax | Flat 30% until you pass 182 days in a year, then 0% to 30% (about 4% at RM 5,000 a month, before reliefs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is a luxury five-star hotel located near the city’s main business, shopping and entertainment districts. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other global markets. The Kuala Lumpur property is known for its guest rooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, spa services and landscaped surroundings. Hotel engineering teams play an important role in keeping guest areas, kitchens, bedrooms, plant rooms and public facilities safe, comfortable and operational. Employees typically work in a structured service environment with established safety procedures, preventive-maintenance schedules and opportunities to develop within the wider Shangri-La network. The company places strong emphasis on hospitality, teamwork, professionalism and consistent guest service.