Maintenance Technician - HVAC

Competitive Wage

Full Time

HVAC Experience Preferred

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel | Downtown Appleton, WI

Do you have an HVAC background and enjoy keeping complex systems running at peak performance? Join the engineering team at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel, where your expertise helps create exceptional guest experiences every day.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician with strong HVAC experience to support the operation of our hotel, restaurants, meeting spaces, and guest facilities. This role is ideal for a skilled technician who enjoys troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and working in a dynamic environment.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment and building systems
• Perform preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
• Monitor and maintain guest room HVAC units and central plant equipment
• Respond to maintenance requests throughout the property
• Assist with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general facility repairs as needed
• Support renovation projects and capital improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and applicable codes

• HVAC experience required; certification preferred
• Experience with commercial or hospitality HVAC systems is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and exceptional service
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various environments

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Hilton travel discounts worldwide
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Assists other Engineering Personnel when needed.
• Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment
• Must be able to recognize potential safety hazards and security problems in the hotel and act upon each accordingly.
• Be willing and able to comply with hotel policies and procedures including appearance and grooming, safety, security, key control and emergency procedures.
• Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems and equipment.
• Skill in the use of basic hand and electric tools and familiarity with parts and materials is required.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the layout of the building, sleeping and function rooms.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information.
• Ability to listen effectively, speak, read and write English clearly, as there will be interaction with guests and other team members.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient while maintaining a pleasant cheerful demeanor.
• Ability to follow written and or verbal instructions.

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Must be able to work in hot, cold and wet conditions and be able to stoop, kneel, crawl…