Engineering Specialist - HVAC

Loews Hotels & Co; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co is seeking a skilled HVAC Specialist to support and maintain the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across the property. You will troubleshoot, repair, perform scheduled maintenance, and install systems under minimal supervision, ensuring safety and service excellence.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on HVAC experience, knowledge of controls, and the ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.

Qualifications

• HVAC systems experience with troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Explain and diagnose issues, perform repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Strong English communication and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair commercial HVAC systems and related equipment.
• Diagnose issues by inspecting controls, wiring, motors, valves and sensors.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, calibrations, cleaning to ensure peak operation.
• Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components as needed.
• Troubleshoot digital and pneumatic HVAC control systems and interface with BMS.
• Balance air and water treatment to maintain proper flow and temperature.
• Identify and fix humidity/ventilation issues and monitor system performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and internal policies.
• Prepare requests for tools and equipment; respond to emergency calls.
• Supervise daily work orders and maintain a clean, safe work site.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Electrical systems

Building automation

English communication

Tools

HVAC controls

Building automation systems

Job description

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award‑winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort. Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture. Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight? We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access. We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential. We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members. We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community. We care for you, just as we care for others.

Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

About Lakewood Regional Support Our regional support center provides resources to our hotels for multiple areas including Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Security, Group Reservations, Guest Contact Center, Information Technology, Laundry and Communications.

Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer:

• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement
• Paid Pet Bereavement
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

What We’re Looking For:

A skilled and dependable Engineering Specialist to support and maintain the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across the property. This essential technical role is responsible for performing troubleshooting, repairs, scheduled maintenance, and system installations under minimal supervision. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical expertise, a proactive approach to solving system issues, and a commitment to safety and service excellence.

Who You Are:

• A mechanically skilled professional with hands‑on experience in HVAC systems, controls, and repair techniques.
• A reliable team member who can work independently while responding efficiently to service requests.
• A detail‑oriented technician who can analyze problems, diagnose root causes, and implement effective repairs.
• A customer‑focused employee with a professional demeanor and the ability to communicate effectively with guests, vendors, and peers.
• A safety‑minded worker who understands and follows all operational and environmental safety procedures and codes.

What You Will Do:

• Troubleshoot and repair commercial heating, air conditioning, pumps, and building exhaust systems with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and resolve system malfunctions by inspecting controls, wiring, motors, expansion valves, and electronic components.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections, adjusting, cleaning, and calibrating systems to ensure peak operation.
• Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components, including coil units, motors, valves, and sensors.
• Troubleshoot and repair both digital and pneumatic HVAC control systems, ensuring proper communication with building management systems.
• Balance air and water treatment systems to maintain proper flow, temperature, and pressure across distribution networks.
• Identify and correct condensation, humidity, or ventilation issues within the building.
• Check system performance indicators including velocity, volume, temperature, and pressure to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety codes, building regulations, and internal policies.
• Prepare and submit requests for necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Respond promptly to emergency HVAC service calls to minimize downtime and guest inconvenience.
• Supervise and assign daily work orders to assigned crew members as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following all housekeeping and safety procedures.
• Attend all required training sessions and department meetings; may work varying shifts to support business needs.

Your Experience Includes:

• At least 2 years of direct experience working with HVAC systems, including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• EPA Universal- CFC Experience with digital and pneumatic HVAC control systems and building automation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret written, oral, or diagram instructions and apply practical problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to write brief reports and complete technical documentation when necessary.
• Ability to regularly push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally with team members, leaders and guests required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Co is rooted in deep heritage in the hotel industry and excellence in service. As one of the only independently owned family hotel companies, we know that hospitality comes from the heart. Loews Hotels & Co owns and operates hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations, including multiple hotels in partnership with Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Hotels & Co features properties grounded in family heritage and dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments, all with a locally handcrafted approach. We pride ourselves on the individuality and uniqueness of our offering. Joining Loews Hotels & Co means not just gaining a job, it means becoming a part of a family. A family where Team Member growth and empowerment are part of our DNA and have been for decades. We offer progressive benefits including paid parental leave, 401K matching and travel benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development. But beyond that, as a member of the Loews Hotels family, you are part of a culture of diversity and inclusion, one that works hard to protect our environment with eco‑friendly and sustainability programs, and one that is always a good neighbor to their communities, supporting them in ways large and small. We welcome you to join us.

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.