HVAC-Refrigeration-Kitchen Tech

Fairmont; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Austin is seeking a skilled Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration, and Kitchen Equipment Technician to join our Engineering team. This role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations across the property.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and capable of working independently and with colleagues. EPA certification and 10+ years' experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• EPA Universal Certification is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, components, and safety standards.
• Proficient in troubleshooting, reading blueprints and diagrams, and using standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration issues; replace parts and test for leaks.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manuals to complete repairs accurately.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
• Follow safety standards and environmental regulations when handling refrigerants.

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration

Kitchen equipment

Troubleshooting

Recordkeeping

Education

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Blueprints & diagrams

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a skilled Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration, and Kitchen Equipment Technician to join our Engineering team. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and food service equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation throughout the property. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering exceptional service while working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration system issues; replace defective components; test for leaks; calibrate equipment; and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment specifications to complete repairs accurately.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, work orders, parts used, and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations, including the proper handling and disposal of refrigerants and other hazardous materials.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of parts, tools, and supplies.
• Respond promptly to radio calls, guest service requests, and work orders, completing assigned tasks within established service standards while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Communicate repair status, equipment concerns, and recommended solutions effectively with supervisors, team members, and other departments.
• Provide professional, engaging, and friendly service to internal and external guests while collaborating with colleagues to support hotel operations.
• Train and mentor Engineering team members as needed.
• Assist with general Engineering Department functions, including basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other building maintenance tasks.
• Prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, components, and applicable safety standards.
• Proficient in troubleshooting, computer-based diagnostic tools, reading blueprints and technical diagrams, and using industry-standard tools and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and recordkeeping skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond effectively to emergency repairs.
• Physical ability to lift heavy equipment and work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to train and mentor fellow Engineering colleagues.
• Well-rounded technical proficiency across engineering disciplines with a strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and building maintenance systems.
• Previous hotel or hospitality engineering experience preferred.

Physical Demands

This position requires:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend and stoop
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, sitting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V