HVAC Engineer

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Full Time Palm Springs, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $26.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Responsible for repairing and maintaining all HVAC equipment (e.g. heating, air conditioning and refrigeration) in a safe and efficient manner to ensure a comfortable and seamless guest experience. Also participate in non-HVAC repairs and maintenance as needed.

• Tear down, remove, repair and/or replace AC units.
• Clean fan coils and replace filters.
• Be familiar with BCU computer unit and adjust computer settings as needed.
• Repair and/or defrost and maintain room refrigerators.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain kitchen refrigerator/freezer units including walk-ins, reach-ins and in-line equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain ice makers in good working condition.
• Maintain required records on HVAC equipment.
• Interact with HVAC vendors to ensure required parts and/or materials are available.

• Adjust and repair toilets, sinks, tubs, leaks, etc.
• Open clogged drains.
• Install piping hookup to various plumbing fixtures.
• Maintain (assemble, disassemble and clean) fire protection piping system, sprinkler heads, pumps, valves, steam traps, bolt flanges, gaskets, pump-packing, etc.
• Remove and/or install plumbing fixtures.

• Repair and/or replace electrical household appliances (lamps, TV's, hairdryers, etc.)
• Replace light bulbs (high reach).
• Replace and/or repair lights, receptacles, switches, and wiring of such devices.
• Troubleshoot, correct, and repair interruptions in electrical service.
• Provide special electrical service for special functions (displays, shows, etc.)
• Repair and/or replace electrical controls to all electromechanical devices.
• Identify and label all power distribution points when necessary.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial kitchen equipment.
• Troubleshoot and trace problems in audio and electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain smoke detectors in safe working condition.

• Remove, prep, prime, wallpaper surfaces and install wall coverings.
• Plaster, spackle and tape walls and ceilings, etc.
• Paint rooms, hallway, floors/ceiling, doors, pipes and equipment, etc.
• Remove and/or install tiles, caulking, wallboards, baseboards, marble, etc.
• Refinish furniture.
• Mix colors for painting.
• Ensure the safe storage of all paint and paint related chemicals.

• Install hinges, hooks, pictures, doors, and other general accessories.
• Install carpeting.
• Build and/or install shelving, wall guards, etc.
• Refinish and/or repair furniture.
• Build benches, platforms, cabinets, frames, tables, etc.

• Install, repair, adjust locks, strikes, door checks, etc.
• Open jammed locks, deposit boxes, room safes, doors, luggage, etc.
• Make keys.

• Perform daily water quality check.
• Maintain accurate daily records of water quality, temperature, filter readings, etc.
• Clean debris from pool and vacuum pool as required.
• Ensure the safe storage of all pool chemicals and maintain inventory.

• Log in daily to Hotel Expert system to activate pager and deactivate pager at end of shift.
• Respond to pager calls, complete calls, close calls and delete calls from pager.
• Pick up non-pager work orders, complete assignment and record actions taken.
• Respond to phone, pager and radio messages in a timely manner.
• Complete standard daily, weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly log sheets.
• Perform daily meter readings.
• Record daily activities completed in daily shift log.
• Maintain shop and storage areas in a clean, safe manner.
• Safely operate all equipment.
• Coordinate with Supervisor or office with respect to needed inventory.
• Maintain roof drainage and roofing materials for all buildings.
• Assist other departments with moving or lifting projects as requested .

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• At least two years experience in all areas of building trades.
• Excellent mechanical and operational troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• HVAC certification.
• Experience with using and maintaining variety of tools.
• Understanding of the safe use and storage of chemicals, e.g. paint, pool, etc.
• Experience in problem solving and critical thinking.
• Previous experience in a hotel engineering environment