Facilities Technician-Trade II

Frenchman'S Creek; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Frenchman’s Creek is seeking an HVAC Technician to ensure safe and efficient operation of club equipment including HVAC, boilers, chillers, and kitchen systems in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This role includes preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and documentation of work in the CMMS.

Responsibilities cover troubleshooting complex systems, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety standards. EPA 608 certification is required; high school diploma and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA standards and application.
• Knowledge of plumbing and electricity.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools.
• Ability to operate in high and low temperature ranges.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of building mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to input information using a computer system.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, maintain and repair HVAC and related equipment.
• Interpret blueprints and manuals; use diagnostic tools.
• Perform emergency repairs to plumbing, kitchen and building equipment.
• Document inspections and maintenance in CMMS.

Skills

OSHA standards

Plumbing & electricity

Hand tools

HVAC systems

Confined spaces

Building mechanical systems

Math calculations

Computer data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Full Time Full-Time Palm Beach Gardens FL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $35.00 Annually

Reports To: Chief Engineer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the club’s equipment including HVAC, Boilers, Chillers, Kitchen Equipment, and other mechanical equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visually inspect, operate, maintain and repair HVAC equipment in the club buildings and mechanical equipment rooms throughout the facility
• Utilize knowledge of building mechanical systems such as, but not limited to, chilled water units, condensing units, air handlers, ovens, gas kitchen equipment, refrigerated kitchen equipment, and boilers.
• Operation of fan systems, maintenance of temperature controls and disassembly and reassembly of equipment associated with the HVAC trade is also required
• Interpret blueprints and technical manuals along with knowledge in the use of various tools and equipment is necessary.
• Make emergency repairs to plumbing, kitchen, and other building equipment
• Any other requests made by a supervisor
• Approach every job with a high attention to detail and always leave the equipment and work area better than when you arrived
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC/R systems, chilled water plants, walk-in coolers, air-cooled chillers, split systems, controls electrical systems ranging from 24V controls to 480V distribution.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on kitchen equipment, sump pumps, gas pool heaters, and elevators.
• Participate in preventive maintenance programs to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance.
• Accurately document inspections, repairs, and maintenance in the CMMS system.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge and safe use of trade tools, diagnostic equipment, and test instruments.
• Generate accurate parts lists and take-offs for assigned projects.
• Model and enforce departmental safety standards, OSHA compliance, lockout/tagout, and 5S practices.

Performance Expectations

• Works independently, resolving complex issues across multiple systems with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates mastery in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and diagnostics.
• Serves as a departmental role model for safety, tool use, and quality workmanship.
• Ensures high reliability and compliance of all assigned mechanical and electrical systems.
• Acts as a trusted technical resource and mentor within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of OSHA standards and application
• Knowledge of plumbing and electricity
• Skilled in the use of hand tools
• Ability to perform duties in high and low temperature ranges such as summer outdoor heat and inside of coolers and freezers
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces
• Knowledge of building mechanical systems
• Skilled in the use of a calculator to prepare simple, accurate mathematical calculations
• Ability to access and input information using a computer system
• Ability to grasp, lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to remain alert throughout the duration of shift and remain calm during emergency situations
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping and kneeling
• Ability to push and pull objects or material weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, working at heights up to approximately 30 feet, with the ability to reach often time overhead
• High School Diploma required
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Adherence to safety protocols and company procedures.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• EPA 608 certification – Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell for the duration of shift. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25+ lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is of those characteristics to fulfill the above objectives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SAFETY

Safety must be embraced by all employees. We always need to work safely and assist others to work safely by following departmental and company safety procedures.