HVAC Maintenance Technician

Job Details:

Job Location:

522 - Durham Hilton - Durham, NC 27705, Position Type:
Full Time, Job Shift: Any, 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.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HVAC / Maintenance Technician for a full-service hotel. This position requires strong HVAC and refrigeration troubleshooting skills along with the ability and willingness to respond to all maintenance-related needs throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, mechanical spaces, and back-of-house areas.

This position is highly guest service focused. The successful candidate must understand that hotel maintenance is not just about repairing equipment - it is about taking care of our guests. The technician must be professional, courteous, well-presented, and comfortable interacting directly with guests while responding promptly to their needs.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded maintenance professional who can diagnose problems, determine the cause of equipment failures, and complete repairs safely and efficiently.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Properly use and interpret a voltage meter/multimeter, amp probe, and refrigerant gauges.
• Understand refrigerant pressures, temperatures, superheat, and basic HVAC system diagnostics.
• Diagnose and replace HVAC components including compressors, filter driers, contractors, capacitors, motors, controls, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and repair walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers, under-counter refrigeration, and walk-in freezers.
• Diagnose and replace mechanical and electronic thermostats and controls.
• Basic knowledge of chiller systems and their basic operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems, trace circuits, and identify electrical faults.
• Perform plumbing repairs, including diagnosing leaks and soldering/sweating copper piping.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial hot-water systems and water heaters.
• Understand basic electronic controls and perform basic electronic troubleshooting.
• Perform general hotel maintenance repairs, including plumbing, electrical, drywall, mechanical equipment, guest-room systems, and other property maintenance needs.
• Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests from guests and hotel departments.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow hotel safety procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES The Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable

• Previous hands-on HVAC/refrigeration troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (Refrigerant Recovery) - Current.
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
• Strong guest-service skills and a professional, positive attitude are required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with guests, hotel leadership, and…