HVAC Technician - Full Time

Join our Maintenance team, at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!

Why the Maintenance Department?
We are a welcoming team who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy providing memorable experiences for our guests in hospitality and on the train. We are vast department that wear many hats such as HVAC, building maintenance, Electrical, mechanical and more! If you enjoy working with your hands and belonging with a team who shares these passions, join the Maintenance Department! 

Job Summary:

Maintain and service heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipments though out the Xanterra Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel property, including the South-rim train Depot. 

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: Depending On Experience

Life at the Grand Canyon Railway:

• Generous benefit program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more!
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment!
• Meet and help people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks:

• Free gym and pool access.
• Free train tickets.
• Free entry to Bearizona.
• Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties.
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Fully understand and support Xanterra Mission Statement, Core Values, and Cultural pillar.
• Repairs or replaces domestic and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment and ice machines ranging from fractional horsepower up to 20 tons.
• Documents and Evacuates refrigeration systems with the use of a vacuum pump.
• Reads and uses refrigeration analyzing meters and refrigeration and electric schematics.
• Works safely with voltages ranging from 0-480, single and 3-phase.
• Troubleshoots and repairs refrigeration control circuits and general restaurant equipment.
• Repairs circulating pumps and motors used on HVAC equipment.
• Drains and winterizes evaporative coolers, refrigeration equipment, and ice machines.
• Brazes and solders refrigeration copper lines, steel, and aluminum piping; identifies the size of pipe and runs steel or plastic pipe for a cooling system.
• Conducts daily inspections of refrigeration equipment to determine if equipment is in proper working condition.
• Safely repair heating systems, which include heat pumps and electric heat strips ranging from 0-480 volts.
• Maintains all refrigeration and HVAC equipment on GCR property according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment as indicated on maintenance requests in a timely and correct manner while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Assist with a seasonal schedule for turning on and shutting down evaporative cooler units in the designated buildings.
• Assist with the installation of new refrigeration units and heating units.
• Adhere to all safety, risk management, and especially environmental policies and procedures regarding refrigeration and HVAC work.
• Wear all the required personal protective gear required for the position.
• Monitor and review (EMS Environmental Management systems)
• Assist in the training and development of lower-grade Refrigeration/HVAC employees.
• Other duties as assigned

• Requires a valid EPA Section 608 Universal certificate.
• Requires a minimum of four years’ professional experience in Refrigeration field.
• Requires previous experience operating Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Requires a valid/clear Arizona Driver’s License and comply with the Xanterra/Grand Canyon Railway Vehicle Policy.
• Requires you to be at least 19 years of age. 

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, walking, balancing, climbing, twisting, eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion, bending/ stooping, ascending and descending ladder.
• Trunk Strength-The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving our or fatiguing.
• Constant carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 10lbs.
• Frequently carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 25lbs.
• Occasionally carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 100lbs.
• Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, and speaking.
• Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time on cement floors and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.