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HVAC Technician
The Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort — Panama City Beach, FL Full-Time | Hourly | On-Site
Overview
Keep paradise comfortable. The Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort is looking for a skilled HVAC Technician to join our Engineering & Maintenance team and ensure year-round comfort across our oceanfront property. In this hands-on role, you'll maintain and repair the systems that keep guest rooms, pools, restaurants, and common areas running smoothly — from coastal-climate air conditioning units to refrigeration and ventilation systems. If you take pride in solving technical problems and want to make a direct impact on the guest experience at one of the Gulf Coast's favorite family resorts, we'd love to meet you.
Working in a beachfront environment means you'll also understand the demands of salt-air corrosion, high humidity, and the heavy seasonal use that comes with a busy resort. Your work directly affects guest satisfaction, energy efficiency, and the safe operation of the property.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems throughout the resort, including guest-room air conditioning units, refrigeration equipment, ventilation systems, and related mechanical equipment.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance — filter replacements, coil cleaning, system inspections, and calibration — to keep systems running efficiently in a high-humidity, coastal climate.
- Install and replace HVAC equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications, local codes, and safety standards.
- Conduct plumbing and mechanical repairs related to HVAC systems, ensuring all work complies with local and state regulations.
- Troubleshoot electrical components using tools such as multimeters and ohmmeters; perform repairs or modifications as needed.
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to service complex systems accurately.
- Respond promptly to guest and staff service requests, prioritizing comfort and minimizing disruption during peak season.
- Maintain detailed records of service activities, parts used, and system performance for ongoing property maintenance documentation.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience as an HVAC service technician with a strong understanding of HVAC/R (refrigeration) systems.
- Mechanical aptitude with experience in appliance repair, equipment repair, and general building maintenance.
- Ability to read schematics and apply HVAC principles effectively.
- Familiarity with the demands of a hospitality, multi-unit, or coastal property is a plus.
- EPA Section 608 Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong troubleshooting skills across air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical components.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations during peak season.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces, on rooftops, and outdoors in Florida heat and humidity.
- Comfortable standing, kneeling, and bending for extended periods.
Why Join the Sandpiper Beacon
Work steps from the beach at a beloved family resort, with a supportive team, steady year-round work, and the satisfaction of keeping guests comfortable from their first check-in to their last sunset. We value proactive problem-solvers who thrive on technical challenges and are committed to continuous learning.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26