AC & Refrigeration Technician Full Time

An AC & Refrigeration Technician with Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation systems within the hotel. This role ensures that equipment operates efficiently, providing a comfortable environment for guests and staff while adhering to safety and energy conservation standards.

What Will I Be Doing

As an AC & Refrigeration Technician serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot AC and refrigeration systems, including chillers, split units, package units, and cold storage equipment.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Repair or replace defective parts, including compressors, fans, motors, and filters.
• Ensure proper refrigerant charging and leak detection procedures are followed.
• Maintain proper documentation of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Assist in the installation of new AC and refrigeration systems.
• Recommend system upgrades and improvements for better energy efficiency.
• Ensure all installations comply with hotel and industry safety regulations.
• Monitor system performance to optimize energy efficiency and reduce costs.
• Follow all hotel safety protocols and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Handle refrigerants safely and responsibly according to environmental guidelines.
• Respond promptly to guest and staff requests regarding temperature or equipment concerns.
• Work closely with other departments, such as Housekeeping and Food & Beverage, to ensure refrigeration and AC systems support operational needs.
• Provide technical support and training to other maintenance team members as needed.

What Are We Looking For

An AC & Refrigeration Technician serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in AC & Refrigeration Technician in a high-end or luxury hotel, fine dining pool & beach restaurant, or an equivalent setting.
• Strong knowledge of air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation systems, including troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with chillers, split units, package units, and cold storage equipment.
• Ability to inspect, diagnose, and resolve AC and refrigeration issues efficiently.
• Understanding of hotel and industry safety regulations, refrigerant handling, and energy conservation best practices.
• Capability to document maintenance activities, ensure compliance, and recommend system improvements.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments and provide technical support to colleagues.
• A commitment to responding promptly to guest and staff concerns, ensuring comfort and satisfaction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings