What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician position at Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza?
To monitor, maintain, repair, and carry out the preventive maintenance program on the hotel's heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
BENEFITS
- FREE LUNCH!
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Vacation Sick Days
- Hilton Team Member Travel Discount!
- Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Accident Insurance
- Respond to customer calls and complaints to correct temperature conditions in a positive, polite and timely manner.
- Monitor public space temperatures, making appropriate adjustments when necessary and start/stop fans as required
- Interact with the Operating Engineer and assist in start-up, shut down and operation of all HVAC equipment.
- Visually inspect gauges, dials and mechanical equipment, make basic mathematical calculations, and move and climb on all types of uneven surfaces
- Must lift objects weighing up to 100 lbs. to waist height, work in extreme hot, cold and wet conditions; grasp and manipulate tools and materials, and have excellent finger dexterity
- Works with refrigerants, oils, solvents and chemicals
- Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on all heating, ventilation, air conditioning and related equipment
- Identify and troubleshoot problems, make repairs as follows: replace mechanical seals, re-pack pumps and valves, replace bearings and belts and check for proper alignment, repair fan coil units, make minor sheet metal repairs, braze and solder, calibrate controls, work on pressure vessels, replace piping and fittings and maintain appropriate records of preventive maintenance and repairs
- Assist with requests to shut off steam, water and gas supplies
- Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of stand pipe, sprinkler and interior fire alarm systems
- Change filters on HVAC and fan coil units
- Knowledge of HVAC systems including repair and maintenance and basic electric and plumbing skills
- Knowledge of OSHA standards for chemical use
- Ability to work in unfavorable conditions which can occasionally be hot, noisy and wet
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience of at least 3 years that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position
- At least 3 years experience as an HVAC mechanic in a complex facility
A downtown Cincinnati icon since 1931, the Netherland Plaza's authentic French Art Deco character is today recognized as a National Historic Landmark. We’re one block from Duke Energy Convention Center and three blocks from Paul Brown Stadium. The Great American Ball Park is just half a mile from us. Work out in the largest health and fitness center in downtown Cincinnati and enjoy live music weekends in the iconic Palm Court.