Engineering Refrigeration Technician

Overview

Engineering | Refrigeration Technician – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale Hotel, Omni Fort Lauderdale

The Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story property offering extensive meeting and event space. The Refrigeration Technician will ensure a safe, efficient, well-maintained hotel environment through preventive maintenance and skilled repairs of refrigeration systems.

• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance (PM) on refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain and repair all refrigeration equipment in the building and kitchens including walk-in coolers and freezers, ice machines, under-counter coolers and freezers, reach-ins, cold plates, upright units and water filtration systems.
• Work on other equipment as needed.
• Maintain correct stock/inventory of refrigeration supplies and filters and communicate replenishment needs.
• Respond to all service requests.
• Assist engineers and mechanics with repairs as needed.
• Understand Omni's fire alarm procedures and emergency evacuation protocols.
• Be familiar with Omni's systems and procedures.
• Keep all work areas clean and organized.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EPA universal licenses are required.
• Previous refrigeration maintenance experience required; hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, low voltage controls, plumbing, and gas systems.
• Experience in reading and interpreting schematics.
• General computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office & Excel; ability to learn other related engineering programs. Must be organized, mechanically inclined and eager to learn building mechanics.
• Willingness to work based on business and occupancy levels.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to interact and communicate with hotel guests.
• Physical ability to move, bend, lift, carry, crawl, squat, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, walk or sit for extended periods.
• Work indoors and outdoors, including during extreme weather conditions.
• May be asked to be part of the "ride-out" crew during severe weather events.
• Ability to work using ladders, scissors, and aerial lifts.

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Stand, walk or sit for extended periods. Repetitive motion with use of handheld and powered tools.

• Hardware and tools, ladder, telephone, pen/pencil, photocopier and two-way radio.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are welcome. The EEO poster and related policy statements are available from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and OFCCP resources. If you need special assistance applying, please email applica