Engineer | HVAC

Omni Hotels; Fort Lauderdale, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an HVAC Technician to ensure reliable operation of building HVAC systems across guest rooms and public areas. The role includes preventive maintenance, BMS monitoring, and on-call support to keep comfort and safety at the highest standard.

The successful candidate will have HVAC maintenance experience, EPA universal license, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• EPA universal licenses are required.
• HVAC maintenance experience is required; hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, low voltage controls, plumbing, and gas systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics.
• General computer skills and MS Office; ability to learn other engineering programs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance (PM) on HVAC equipment.
• Maintain and repair all HVAC equipment in the building including guest rooms, public areas, meeting rooms and parking garage.
• Monitor and operate Building Management System (BMS).
• Maintain correct stock of HVAC supplies and inform when replenishment is needed.
• Respond to all requests and assist engineers and mechanics as needed.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

MS Office

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Ladder

Telephone

Photo-copying machine

Push to talk radio

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

To ensure that all work requests pertaining to kitchens, function rooms, food outlets and public areas are maintained with a reasonable amount of repair.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance (PM) on HVAC equipment.
• Maintain and repair all HVAC equipment in the building including guest rooms, public areas, meeting rooms and parking garage.
• Monitoring and operation of BMS (Building Management System).
• Work on other equipment as needed.
• Maintain correct stock/inventory of HVAC supplies and filers and communicate when replenishment is needed.
• Respond to all requests.
• Assist engineers and mechanics as needed with repairs.
• Have a thorough understanding of fire alarms procedures and emergency evacuation.
• Keep all work areas clean.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Performs other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EPA universal licenses are required.
• Previous HVAC maintenance experience required; hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, low voltage controls, plumbing, and gas systems.
• Experience in reading and interpreting schematics.
• Requires general computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office & Excel and ability to learn other related engineering programs. Must be organized and mechanically inclined with strong desire to learn building mechanics.
• Must be willing to work based on business and occupancy levels.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Mustbe able to interact and communicate with the hotel guests.
• Move, bend, lift, carry, crawl, squat, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Must work indoors andoutdoorsincluding during extreme weather conditions.
• May be asked to be part of “ride-out” crew during severe weather events.
• Must be able to work using ladders, scissors, and aerial lifts.

ENVIRONMENT&POSITION ANALYSIS:

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Requires repetitive motion, including the use of handheld and powered tools.

TOOLS& EQUIPMENT:

• Hardware and tools, ladder,telephone, pen/pencil, photo-copying machineand push to talk radio