HVAC Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Schedules and performs monthly preventive maintenance inspections on all HVAC
commercial and commercial kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Inspects, repairs and maintains all casino RTU’S, VAV, Chillers, Humidifiers, fan coils,
pumps, reach in and walk in coolers and freezers, ice machines, under counter
freezers, deli and drink stations at the casino..
• Forecast and prepares for equipment downtime and takes appropriate actions to
ensure guest and employees comfort.
• Repair air conditioning and heating units, associated equipment including addressing
emergency breakdown in a timely, and efficient manner.
• Maintains all required records and completes all necessary training to stay current on
changing technology and requirements.
• Orders all necessary parts to repair and maintain equipment.
• Accurately completes all required paper work on the work order forms in timely
manner.
• Observes all necessary safety precautions for self, guests and employees, when
working with high voltage and pressurized equipment.
• Maintain a dependable work attendance record with infrequent absence and tardiness.
• Schedules, procures and Installs new equipment and systems.
• Makes and performs necessary assessments and repairs to maintain the property
operations; responds to repair orders promptly and efficiently to avoid service
disruption.
• Contacts and coordinates work with outside vendors on HVAC and commercial kitchen
equipment.
• Follows and ensures all applicable procurement policies are met and complied with
when ordering, purchasing and receiving in materials, equipment or services.
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• Maintain documented inventory of basic standby equipment, materials, tools and
other apparatus as related to the trade or as assigned in terms of security, readiness,
and availability.
• Responds to emergencies or assist with manpower coverage as needed.
• Ensures and performs maintenance, servicing, remodeling, troubleshooting, and
repair tasks; examines various electrical systems and makes recommendations for
new equipment, repairs, and modifications.
• Responds and takes appropriate actions in the event of emergency or critical incidents,
i.e. system failures, fires, flooding, or other emergencies.
• Maintain a dependable work attendance record with infrequent absence and tardiness.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Degree or GED plus three (3) years’ experience as a HVAC Commercial
Service Technician. HVAC/R journeymen’s license or certification preferred. Commercial
kitchen service repair experience preferred. ; Must provide own tools. Valid driver’s license
and clean driving record. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age. No felony, theft or
stealing convictions. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol
screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license. Navajo
preference.
Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
• Knowledge of HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of refrigerant recovery.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment, plumbing, utilities, distribution systems, and
controls, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of HVAC and associated control systems employing computerbased
monitoring and control devices.
• Knowledge of HVAC, low temp refrigeration, commercial kitchen equipment and/or
kitchen gas equipment.
• Knowledge of 24/7 environments and how to perform work.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic
arithmetic.
• Knowledge and ability to order parts, supplies or service manuals related to equipment
or repairs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows
environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as
PowerPoint).
• Skill in the proper and safe use of all hand and power tools.
• Ability to maintain superior guest service to all internal and external customers.
• Ability to produce a quality workmanship on a consistent basis.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures, operating and
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maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to safely and productively use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published O & M guidelines
and other industry/manufacturer standards.
• Knowledge and ability to assemble work scopes or parameters, including cost
estimates associated with HVAC and kitchen equipment as pertinent to the needed
work or services.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems such as shorts, outages, faulty equipment,
or other electrical malfunctions.
• Ability to repair and/or replace building mechanical systems components, including
programmable logic controls.
• Ability to use computer-based monitoring and control devices in maintaining and
troubleshooting HVAC systems.
• Ability to develop maintenance schedule for all HVAC commercial equipment and
maintain records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing
with staff and the general public.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/mechanical blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to read, interpret and execute equipment operations & maintenance manuals
and other recommended standards.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for
prolonged periods, walk and sit; use hands for dexterity of motion; stoop, bend, kneel or
crouch, and have normal auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in office setting, Casino setting with exposure to secondhand
smoke and moderate noise level, as well as, outdoors at maintenance work sites.
Exposure to natural weather conditions, various dusts and mists, and normal debris and
hazards common at sites may occur while performing outdoor duties. Situations where
safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, protective face shields, or hardhats are needed
may arise. Prolonged standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable
ground. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. Evening and/or
weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.