JOB SUMMARY:
The HVAC Technician will oversee, plan, implement, evaluate, and carry out the maintenance, installation, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Organize and oversee work and maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
- Inspect the condition of existing HVAC and refrigeration equipment; repair or modify as needed.
- Plans and performs required maintenance, or modifications to HVAC or refrigeration equipment.
- Analyze work orders to identify and prioritize needed repairs, maintenance; evaluates systems to identify causes of problems.
- Determines parts, materials, and other related supplies necessary for repairs, maintenance, or modifications; orders or otherwise obtains needed supplies.
- Provides direction and assistance in the diagnosis and reporting of mechanical and refrigeration systems.
- Coordinates work among other trades, departments, project managers, or outside contractors
- Monitors all work performed and assists as needed to complete complicated jobs, reviews methods and procedures.
- Ensures that installations and repairs are performed and completed in accordance with all federal, state, and local codes.
- Assists with negotiations with outside vendors and obtains cost estimates for repairs, replacements, and installation of mechanical HVAC and refrigeration equipment; oversees and evaluates work performance.
- Collaborates with appropriate staff to project cost of future repairs and equipment needs to assist with budget process.
- Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed on all major mechanical equipment.
- Follow safety protocols when working with hazardous materials.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
- Test and adjust components of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
- Performs other related duties assigned.
EDUCATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; one-year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. EPA Universal and HVAC Certification strongly preferred. Must have a valid driver's license.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SOCIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have an outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude. Must be comfortable initiating conversations and creating a fun environment with our guests.
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LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
MATHMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
REQUIRED PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:
Responsible for fostering a fun environment. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers. Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events. Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures that behavior and appearance comply with established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision. Must be able to work on mechanics of machines. Ability to scan facility to monitor activity required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to tolerate areas containing second-hand smoke, strong odors, dust, loud noises, and bright lights.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a license from the Missouri Gaming Commission.
ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:
None
ACCESS TO GAMING FLOOR:
Access to general and secure areas of the gaming facility as necessary to complete tasks.
DISCLAIMERThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
Posting Description for External Candidates
Location: Harrah's Casino, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Job Type: Full-time
