HVAC Maintenance Technician

Hilton Durham near Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking an experienced HVAC / Maintenance Technician for a full-service hotel. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of HVAC and refrigeration systems and proactive guest service across guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, and mechanical spaces.

The ideal candidate will diagnose problems, determine root causes, and perform repairs safely and efficiently while maintaining a professional demeanor and strong communication with guests and hotel leadership.

Qualifications

• HVAC/refrigeration troubleshooting and repair experience required.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (Refrigerant Recovery) - Current.
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
• Strong guest-service skills and a professional, positive attitude are required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with guests, hotel leadership, and fellow associates.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Properly use and interpret a voltage meter/multimeter, amp probe, and refrigerant gauges.
• Understand refrigerant pressures, temperatures, superheat, and basic HVAC system diagnostics.
• Diagnose and replace HVAC components including compressors, filter driers, contactors, capacitors, motors, controls, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and repair walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers, under-counter refrigeration, and walk-in freezers.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems, trace circuits, and identify electrical faults.
• Perform plumbing repairs, including diagnosing leaks and soldering/sweating copper piping.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial hot-water systems and water heaters.
• Perform general hotel maintenance repairs, including plumbing, electrical, drywall, mechanical equipment, guest-room systems, and other property maintenance needs.
• Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests from guests and hotel departments.

Skills

HVAC/refrigeration troubleshooting

Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting

Guest-service mindset

Professional communication

Independent work/prioritization

Maintenance versatility

Education

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Tools

Voltage meter

Multimeter

Refrigerant gauges

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HVAC / Maintenance Technician for a full-service hotel. This position requires strong HVAC and refrigeration troubleshooting skills along with the ability and willingness to respond to all maintenance-related needs throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, mechanical spaces, and back-of-house areas.

This position is highly guest service focused. The successful candidate must understand that hotel maintenance is not just about repairing equipment — it is about taking care of our guests. The technician must be professional, courteous, well-presented, and comfortable interacting directly with guests while responding promptly to their needs.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded maintenance professional who can diagnose problems, determine the cause of equipment failures, and complete repairs safely and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Properly use and interpret a voltage meter/multimeter, amp probe, and refrigerant gauges.
• Understand refrigerant pressures, temperatures, superheat, and basic HVAC system diagnostics.
• Diagnose and replace HVAC components including compressors, filter driers, contactors, capacitors, motors, controls, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and repair walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers, under-counter refrigeration, and walk-in freezers.
• Diagnose and replace mechanical and electronic thermostats and controls.
• Basic knowledge of chiller systems and their basic operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems, trace circuits, and identify electrical faults.
• Perform plumbing repairs, including diagnosing leaks and soldering/sweating copper piping.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial hot-water systems and water heaters.
• Understand basic electronic controls and perform basic electronic troubleshooting.
• Perform general hotel maintenance repairs, including plumbing, electrical, drywall, mechanical equipment, guest-room systems, and other property maintenance needs.
• Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests from guests and hotel departments.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow hotel safety procedures.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable

• Previous hands-on HVAC/refrigeration troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (Refrigerant Recovery) - Current.
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
• Strong guest-service skills and a professional, positive attitude are required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with guests, hotel leadership, and fellow associates.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize service calls, and determine appropriate repairs.
• Must be willing and able to handle all maintenance-related requests, not solely HVAC work.
• This is a hands-on position for someone who understands that in a full-service hotel, the job may involve troubleshooting an HVAC system one moment, repairing refrigeration or electrical equipment the next, and responding to a guest-room maintenance issue immediately afterward.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Must be able to work in hot, cold and wet conditions and be able to stoop, kneel, crawl and climb on all types of surfaces.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace, up to 30 feet in the air.
• Grasping, lifting and holding tools and having good finger dexterity is required.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality