Refrigeration/ Kitchen Maintenance Technician

Location

The Homestead

Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead what it is. Since 1766, they’ve helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best.

Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service.

We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Homestead may be your perfect match.

Job Description

To ensure a safe, efficient, well-maintained resort environment by servicing our kitchen equipment and refrigeration units throughout the beautiful Omni Homestead resort.

Responsibilities

• This position wii be required to gain a complete and extensive knowledge of the property :
• All skills possessed by HVAC Technician 3
• Ability to communicate with or notify and department / stakeholder throughout the resort regarding shut downs, water back-ups, or failures that will impact the resort in a confident and professional manner.
• Must be able to create work orders in the appropriate Omni work request program.
• HVAC Technician 2 must be able to maintain all the HVAC and chilled water equipment on the property. Will also assist HVAC Technician 1 with refrigeration units as necessary.
• Must be able to work alone and in teams (when necessary) to affect major repairs of RHU’s and AHU’s under the guidance of HVAC Technician 1 or Supervisor.
• Provide technical assistance to other technicians as necessary.
• Able to complete most reasonable jobs unassisted.
• Dependable and able to adapt to the situation presented before them.
• Work on other equipment as needed.
• Maintain inventory and orders HVAC supplies.
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni fire alarm procedures and other emergencies.
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni Hotel rules and regulations.
• And any other reasonable task asked by management.

Tools and Equipment :

• Telephone, pen / pencil, photo-copying machine
• HVAC hand, power & shop tools
• Soldering, brazing, welding & cutting equipment

Working Environment :

• Interior of hotel, in all areas of the hotel. Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience required, hotel experience and training preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience in refrigeration.
• Must be EPA certified.
• Good communication, attention to detail, time management, and guest satisfaction skills are required.
• Move, lift, carry and push items weighing up to 50-100lbs without assistance.
• Candidates must be able to utilize step stools and ladders effectively.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, weekends and holidays

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity / AA / Disability / Veteran employer.