HVAC Technician
Description:
Job Description
Job Summary
The HVAC & Refrigeration Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems throughout the hotel. This includes guest rooms, kitchens, common areas, and back-of-house systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintenance and repair tasks.
Education & Experience:
• Accredited trade school or college course work in HVAC.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on HVAC and refrigeration experience, preferably in a commercial or hospitality setting.
• Be an active member of the CTRAPR (required).
• Working knowledge of HVAC control systems, electrical systems, and plumbing related to HVAC/R.
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Knowledgeable in electrical systems, including safe handling of high-voltage components
• Safety-conscious with strong knowledge of relevant codes and compliance standards
• Proactive and preventive maintenance mindset, contributing to long-term equipment reliability and guest satisfaction
Physical Requirements
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching throughout the shift
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to use tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Ability to tolerate exposure to varying indoor and outdoor environments, including heat, humidity, and cold
• Capable of working in confined spaces such as crawlspaces, ceilings, and mechanical rooms
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and sometimes long hours.
• Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Full-time