Temporary: Mechanic, Refrigeration Specialist

Job Opportunity

We look for people who are passionate about service and have a hunger for learning new skills. We believe in the power of teamwork and the professional development of our team members. With our employees being our greatest assets, we are committed to providing competitive wages and benefits, the best training, a safe and enjoyable work environment along with many opportunities for advancement to ensure a very rewarding career. We take great pride in our dedicated and diverse team of employees.

All professionals at Salamander Collection live by our Vision, Brand Promise, and Core Values.

We specialize in the management of Four and Five Star luxury hotels, resorts and fine food establishments. If your outside interests include golf, tennis, spa, beach, water sports, equestrian, shopping or just relaxation, we have the employee discounts to match.

Position Objective

Perform routine and preventative maintenance on refrigerated units according to manufacturer specifications, troubleshoot system issues, inspect units.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintenance and Repair: Perform routine and preventative maintenance on refrigerated units according to manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnostics: Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration system issues, including starting and charging systems, compressors, evaporators, condensers, and refrigerant lines.
• Inspections: Conduct preventive maintenance inspections, state and federal safety.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems, HVAC, and electrical systems.

• Certifications: EPA certification for handling refrigerants is strongly preferred; ASE certifications are preferred.
• Mechanical Skills: Ability to solder, braise, and perform mechanical repairs on various components of refrigerated units.
• Problem-Solving: Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Experience: Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma, or relevant experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with Carrier, Thermon King, or similar refrigerated units.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have all around skills and be able to make minor electrical, plumbing, a/c, painting, wallpaper and carpentry repairs.
• Must possess a high level of accuracy and neatness.
• Must be flexible to work overnight and pm shifts as needed

Physical Demands

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10F) and kitchens (+110F), possibly for one hour or more.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning and repair/maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must have the ability to bend, squat and frequently lift 50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Machine operators: (without inspection), mechanics, skilled trades people. Works with lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach. Also, mechanics and skilled trades people and those who do work of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
• Mobile equipment operators: those who operate cars, trucks, cranes, forklifts and high lift equipment.
• The service professional is subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The service professional is subject to atmospheric conditions, one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• The service professional is subject to oils; there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.