Mechanical Technician – Byblos Full Time NEW

Role Summary

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and installing mechanical and plumbing systems, including all needed preventive maintenance. S/he is also responsible for supervising outsourced mechanical and plumbing works and repairing university equipment and assets.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, operates and maintains mechanical systems including but not limited to: water supply, filtration and treatment, pumps, boilers, hot water tanks, sanitary fixtures, water distribution and pressurization pumps, water treatment, water dispensers, drainage, sewage, medical gases, rainwater and sewage networks, wastewater treatment plants, water filtration, irrigation, water fountain, firefighting, and other systems, as assigned
• Installs mechanical systems and performs plumbing works
• Performs preventive maintenance for mechanical systems, doors, hardware, curtains, etc.
• Repairs assets with mechanical defects (including lab and cafeteria equipment)
• Establishes and maintains job-related files, reports, training material, and support contracts
• Handles all job-related correspondence (reports, memos, emails) and communication pertinent to the assigned tasks
• Maintains constant presence in accompanying and attending to outsourced mechanical and plumbing work conducted on campus
• Fills out reports and reviews completed maintenance and service reports
• Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned by the direct supervisor

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Technical Baccalaureate (BT3) degree, in a relevant field (Mechanical)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and internet search; ability to operate BMS software
• Willingness and capacity to learn the operation of equipment and systems through reading manuals (in English)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, especially in verbal and written English and Arabic
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
• A pleasant, dynamic, and patient character
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Work Conditions

Physical demands: Physically fit to perform the above duties. Ability to lift and carry objects, and to work in various conditions

Work Schedule: The regular working days are Monday through Saturday. This position may require flexible scheduling, including night shifts, Sundays, and holidays. Adaptability is essential, as shifts are assigned on a rotational basis and may include weekends and holidays.

Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy3@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.

Closing date for accepting applications is Thursday, May 14, 2026.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.