Sr. HVAC Technician

Overview

Sr. HVAC Technician – The Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC and mechanical systems in a large-scale casino and entertainment environment. This role supports continuous, 24/7 operations while ensuring optimal indoor air quality, guest comfort, regulatory compliance, and energy efficiency across gaming floors, hotels, restaurants, and back-of-house areas.

Location:

Oak Grove, KY (Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel). Proximity: 10 miles from Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

• Assumes daily responsibility and is accountable for the proper operation of all HVAC systems, including 24/7 monitoring/management of the BAS system and alarms
• Management of HVAC assets/history in the CMMS based on PM/Inspection schedules and corrective maintenance
• Maintain, inspect, and repair commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handlers, VAV systems, VRF systems, split systems, exhaust systems and closed water loop chemical treatment/filtering systems
• Monitor building automation systems (BAS/BMS) and adjust parameters for performance and energy optimization
• Ensure temperature, humidity, and air quality standards are consistently met across gaming floors, hotel towers, and public spaces
• Installs/programs HVAC thermostats and related components to support property facilities
• Conducts routine inspections and walkthroughs throughout the property to identify systems/equipment needing repair, replacement, or improvement
• Evaluates field installations, diagnoses complex HVAC and control system issues, and implements corrective actions efficiently
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance and repair work, including replacements as necessary
• Safely operates hand and power tools for HVAC tasks, such as drills, saws, and other equipment
• Operates technical instruments to calibrate and test HVAC systems/equipment
• Maintains accurate inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment; ensures proper storage
• Manages HVAC service contract vendors to ensure work is completed as contracted and on schedule, and documented in the CMMS
• Complete other duties as assigned to support the facilities team

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience as an HVAC technician in a commercial, industrial, hotel, resort, or casino environment
• Development of HVAC maintenance programs – Scope, Schedules, Performance Metrics, and Accountability
• Experience managing commissioning and service contract vendors
• Experience soliciting and managing HVAC BAS/PM service contracts
• Experience with managing Preventive and Corrective Maintenance through a CMMS [Computerized Maintenance Management System]
• Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, and math skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, documents, and drawings
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently
• Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal codes, OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and gaming commission requirements. Use appropriate PPE
• Maintain refrigerant handling compliance (EPA Section 608)
• Document inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities in CMMS systems
• Work closely with facilities management, engineering teams, security, and operations leadership
• Mentor junior technicians and assist with training and skill development
• Support contractors and vendors during major repairs, shutdowns, or capital projects

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience as an HVAC technician in a commercial, industrial, hotel, resort, or casino environment
• 2–3 years hands-on BAS/BMS experience (e.g., Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Trane)
• Strong working knowledge of large-scale commercial HVAC systems and controls
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and control diagrams
• Experience working in a 24/7 operational facility
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
• Trade certification, HVAC…