Senior HVAC Technician

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.

Named one of Central Florida's Top Workplaces and one of America's Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our "power of we" culture.

Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day andbe able to connect, engage and delight?

• We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.
• We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.
• We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.
• We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.
• We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.
• We care for you, just as we care for others.

Who We Are : Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here ; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

About Lakewood Regional Support

Our regional support center provides resources to our hotels for multiple areas including Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Security, Group Reservations, Guest Contact Center, Information Technology, Laundry and Communications.

What We're Looking For :

A highly skilled HVAC professional who serves as the organization's technical expert for chiller systems, central plant operations, and complex commercial HVAC infrastructure across a portfolio of hospitality properties. This individual demonstrates exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities, strong technical leadership, and a commitment to maintaining reliable, efficient, and comfortable environments for guests and associates. They bring deep expertise across multiple chiller manufacturers, HVAC controls, and building automation systems while supporting facilities ranging from legacy infrastructure to newly constructed properties.

Who You Are :

• A master-level HVAC professional with extensive experience servicing commercial and industrial chiller systems

• A technical expert who thrives on diagnosing and resolving complex HVAC, refrigeration, controls, and mechanical system issues

• A trusted resource who provides guidance, coaching, and technical support to engineering and maintenance teams

• A proactive professional who balances preventative maintenance, operational reliability, and energy efficiency

• A collaborative partner who works effectively with Property Operations, Engineering, Construction, and third-party service providers

• A dependable contributor who understands the direct impact HVAC performance has on guest satisfaction and property operations

• Veterans and military spouses encouraged to apply

What You'll Do :

• Serve as the primary technical expert for chiller systems and complex HVAC equipment across a portfolio of hotels and supporting facilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of air-cooled, water-cooled, centrifugal, screw, and scroll chillers

• Support HVAC infrastructure across properties ranging from legacy systems to newly developed facilities

• Troubleshoot and repair air handling units, rooftop units, fan coil units, split systems, heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, and related mechanical equipment

• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, refrigeration, controls, and mechanical issues impacting guest rooms, public spaces, food and beverage venues, meeting spaces, and back-of-house operations

• Support and optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS), control networks, VFDs, sensors, and associated equipment

• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and equipment lifespan

• Assist with startup, commissioning, testing, and validation of newly installed HVAC equipment and systems

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical HVAC and mechanical assets

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on support to property engineering and maintenance teams

• Partner with contractors, manufacturers, and service providers to ensure quality service and timely resolution of technical issues

• Support property renovations, capital improvement projects, equipment replacements, and infrastructure modernization efforts

• Respond to critical HVAC failures and operational emergencies to minimize guest and business disruption

• Maintain accurate service documentation, repair records, equipment histories, and technical recommendations

• Partner across departments to deliver safe, comfortable, and reliable environments that support exceptional guest experiences

• Maintain reliable attendance in alignment with business needs

• Provide flexible support by performing other duties that contribute to team and organizational success

Your Qualifications Include :

• 10+ years of progressively responsible commercial or industrial HVAC experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with chilled water systems and multiple chiller manufacturers, including Daikin, Trane, Carrier, York, Johnson Controls, McQuay, or similar platforms

• Advanced knowledge of cooling towers, pumps, HVAC controls, refrigeration systems, and mechanical room operations

• Experience supporting multi-building campuses, hospitality environments, healthcare facilities, industrial sites, or similar complex operations preferred

• Strong troubleshooting skills involving electrical systems, refrigeration circuits, BAS platforms, PLCs, VFDs, and electronic controls

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, piping, and controls diagrams and specifications

• Experience supporting facilities with varying infrastructure ages and equipment technologies

• EPA Refrigerant Certification preferred

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred

• Experience training, mentoring, or providing technical leadership to maintenance teams preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)