Journeyman HVAC Technician

Tamarack Resort•Donnelly, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Tamarack Resort is seeking a licensed Journeyman HVAC / Refrigeration Technician to join our growing in-house Mechanical Division (Tamarack Resort Mechanical – TRM). This position supports resort operations, property management, rental units, and private homeowner properties throughout the resort community. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, self-motivated technician capable of diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems in a high-altitude mountain environment with extreme seasonal temperature swings.

Requirements

Current Idaho Journeyman HVAC license (or ability to obtain reciprocity quickly)
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (required)
Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a journeyman-level HVAC/refrigeration technician
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills on both residential and commercial systems
Experience with high-efficiency equipment, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to work independently in a remote mountain location
Comfortable working in extreme weather conditions (high altitude, cold winters, summer heat)
Strong communication skills and professional appearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial refrigeration (walk-ins, ice machines, etc.)
Familiarity with boilers, hydronic systems, or multi-zone systems
Experience in resort, hospitality, or multi-family property maintenance
Additional manufacturer certifications (Carrier, Trane, Mitsubishi, etc.)
Basic knowledge of plumbing or electrical systems (helpful for cross-training)

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and maintain residential and light commercial HVAC systems, including furnaces, heat pumps, boilers, mini-splits, and air conditioning units
Service and repair commercial and residential refrigeration equipment (walk-in coolers/freezers, ice machines, reach-ins, and related systems)
Perform seasonal maintenance, system startups, winterization, and preventive service on resort facilities and managed properties
Respond to emergency service calls, including no-heat, freeze-related, and refrigeration failures, often under time-sensitive conditions
Install and replace HVAC and refrigeration equipment as needed
Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and inventory of parts/tools
Coordinate with Property Management, Facilities, and other resort departments
Follow all safety protocols and Idaho licensing requirements
Assist with the setup and support of smart water monitoring systems (Moen Flo) and related mechanical projects as the division expands
Provide excellent customer service to homeowners, guests, and internal resort teams