Mechanical Technician II - Full Time

Description

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ridgecrest Conference Center's mission is impacting lives for God’s glory through purposeful hospitality. Ridgecrest offers everything needed for meaningful gatherings, including comfortable guest rooms, versatile meeting spaces, and both indoor and outdoor activities surrounded by stunning mountain views.  

Each year, our team is excited to serve over 50,000 guests. We are driven by our core values of serving one, making it better, cultivating relationships and creating purposeful experiences that matter. 

If you have a servant heart and a passion for hospitality, joining the Ridgecrest team could be your opportunity to make a difference. 

Job Summary:

Our Mechanical Technicians work to provide a clean, healthy, safe, and well-maintained environment for conference center guests through preventative maintenance and repair of boilers, hot water systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems. Technicians are cross trained; however, not all skills require experience. This role supports Ridgecrest’s mission of impacting lives for God’s glory through purposeful hospitality.  

Job Type: Full Time

Primary Experience Needed For This Role: HVAC  

Schedule: Night and weekend shift on a scheduled rotation (generally once every 6 to 8 weeks). In addition, in the event of an emergency, a call back may be required.   

Requirements

1. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and replacement of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and environmental control systems with limited supervision. 
2. Operate and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and energy management systems to support proper indoor air quality, temperature, efficiency, and comfort. 
3. Use diagnostic tools, schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints to identify and resolve routine and moderately complex system and equipment issues. 
4. Test and inspect newly installed or repaired systems to ensure proper operation, efficiency, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable codes. 
5. Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and accurately document repairs, inspections, equipment conditions, and work performed. 
6. Maintain tools, equipment, parts, and supplies in a clean, safe, organized, and operational condition. 
7. Identify issues requiring additional expertise, replacement, or outside service and communicate recommendations to the appropriate supervisor. 
8. Assist with planning and coordinating maintenance projects, including tasks, materials, resources, and timelines. 
9. Provide guidance and assistance to Technician 1 team members and other team members as needed. 
10. Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies, taking appropriate action to protect people, property, equipment, and the guest experience. 
11. Communicate effectively with team members and other departments regarding maintenance needs, work status, equipment issues, and potential impacts to guests or operations. 
12. Perform all work safely and in accordance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, manufacturer specifications, and Ridgecrest standards. 
13. Complete other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Technical training or coursework in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical systems, energy management, or a related field preferred. 

Experience:

Two or more years of experience in HVAC, maintenance, mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, facilities, or a related field, with demonstrated ability to independently perform routine maintenance and repairs. Hospitality, conference center, commercial, or similar facility experience preferred. 

Knowledge & Skills:

Working knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, energy management, electrical and electronic systems, and applicable building, electrical, fire, and local codes. Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints; use diagnostic tools; troubleshoot equipment; organize multiple projects; and communicate effectively. 

Abilities:

Ability to independently diagnose and resolve routine and moderately complex issues; prioritize competing demands; provide guidance to less-experienced team members; make sound decisions; adapt to unexpected challenges; demonstrate integrity and a strong work ethic; and understand how maintenance work impacts the guest experience. 

Required Certifications & Licenses

• EPA certification to reclaim and recycle CFC and HCFC refrigerants, or obtain certification within 12 months of entering the position. 
• Valid driver's license. 
• Physical Requirements 
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 60 pounds. 
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, and maneuver around equipment for extended periods. 
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and work safely at varying heights. 
• Manual dexterity to use tools and perform detailed repairs. 
• Ability to work extended hours and perform continuous physical tasks as needed. 
• Ability to work safely indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions. 

Statement of Faith

As part of the hiring process, all applicants are asked to review the Ridgecrest Ministries Statement of Faith and consider their understanding of and relationship to the beliefs and values outlined in it. The Statement of Faith is an important part of Ridgecrest’s employment process, and specific positions may have additional requirements related to affirmation or alignment with these beliefs. 

Hiring Guidelines:

An offer of employment is conditional upon the result of a background check, reference checks, and a drug screen, —for certain positions— a physical examination, credit report, and/or driving record report prior to the commencement of employment. 

Key words: HVAC, maintenance, preventative maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, boilers, hot water systems, refrigeration, energy management systems, indoor air quality, CFC, HCFC, refrigerants, Black Mountain, Ridgecrest Conference Center