HVAC-Refrigeration-Kitchen Tech

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and food service equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation across the property.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, EPA Universal Certification, and a strong ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.

Qualifications

• HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment maintenance experience.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• 10+ years of related maintenance experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Flexibility including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
• Diagnose issues, replace components, test leaks, calibrate equipment.
• Read blueprints and manuals to complete repairs.
• Maintain maintenance records and inventory.
• Collaborate with engineering and hotel operations.
• Provide safe, high-quality service.

Skills

HVAC Expertise

Refrigeration

Kitchen equipment

Troubleshooting

Blueprints/Diagrams

Recordkeeping

Safety compliance

Team mentorship

Education

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Your team and working environment

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.

Company 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/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

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.

• 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

• HVAC/Refrigeration certification preferred.
• 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