Building Maintenance Mechanic – HVAC​/Refrigeration; Harrah's Joliet

Building Maintenance Mechanic – HVAC/Refrigeration (Harrah's Joliet)

Joliet, IL, United States (On-site)

Are you an experienced HVAC and Refrigeration professional looking for an exciting opportunity in a fast‑paced hospitality environment? Harrah’s is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and repair commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and food service equipment across our property. This position offers a variety of challenges, opportunities for growth, and the satisfaction of ensuring our guests and team members enjoy a safe and comfortable environment every day.

• Perform preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance on commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and food service equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair walk‑in coolers, walk‑in freezers, reach‑in refrigeration units, ice machines, beverage systems, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Maintain and repair HVAC systems, including rooftop units, air handlers, exhaust systems, make‑up air units, and associated controls.
• Monitor and troubleshoot compressors, condensers, evaporators, motors, thermostats, and refrigeration controls.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Apply operational procedures in accordance with state, local, and company regulations.
• Ensure compliance with refrigerant handling requirements and environmental regulations.
• Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Assist all other trades within the Facilities Department as operational needs require.
• Knowledge and proper use of hot work permits and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Maintain inventory of parts and materials necessary for repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Keep all equipment rooms, mechanical spaces, tools, and assigned work areas clean and organized.
• Respond promptly to emergency and critical situations affecting operations.
• Abide by all safety policies and report hazards to the Supervisor or Department Manager.
• Engage collaboratively with all departments in a professional and courteous manner.
• Be a participative member of the team by volunteering and contributing ideas that improve operations and efficiency.
• Provide fast, friendly, and flawless service to every guest and team member.
• Adhere to all regulatory, company, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform duties as assigned while always presenting oneself as a credit to Harrah’s and encouraging others to do the same.

• Minimum five (2) years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, food service equipment, refrigeration systems, and HVAC equipment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, compressors, condensers, evaporators, HVAC controls, and preventative maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, relays, contractors, sensors, and control circuits.
• Experience utilizing CMMS or work order management systems such as Maximo.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, multimeters, temperature probes, pressure gauges, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and general building systems preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety standards and safe work practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call‑outs.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Position requires approximately 20% standing and 80% walking.
• Requires frequent bending, pushing, twisting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, climb ladders, and operate man‑lift equipment.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to respond to touch,…