Cheeca Lodge and Spa

81801 Overseas Highway

Islamorada, FL 33036

Website www.CheecaJobs.com

Managed by Northwood Hospitality

Hotel with 214 Rooms
Managed By Northwood Hospitality
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Compensation: Based on experience, Full-Time

Job Description

HVAC Maintenance TechnicianCheeca Lodge & Spa – Islamorada, Florida Keys

Help Keep Paradise Comfortable.

Cheeca Lodge & Spa, an award-winning Four Diamond luxury resort in the beautiful Florida Keys, is seeking an experienced HVAC Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team. Our resort features over 240 guest accommodations, multiple restaurants, banquet facilities, spa, meeting space, and extensive back-of-house operations—all requiring reliable climate control and mechanical systems.

If you take pride in diagnosing problems, performing preventative maintenance, and keeping sophisticated HVAC systems operating at peak performance, we'd love to meet you.

Position Overview

As an HVAC Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment throughout the resort. Working closely with the Chief Engineer, you'll help ensure our guests enjoy a comfortable and exceptional resort experience every day.

Key Responsibilities HVAC & Refrigeration
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC equipment throughout the resort.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on air conditioning systems, air handlers, condensers, fan coil units, exhaust systems, and ventilation equipment.
  • Service refrigeration equipment including walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and beverage refrigeration.
  • Monitor and maintain proper operation of pumps, motors, thermostats, controls, and mechanical equipment.
  • Inspect HVAC systems regularly to identify potential problems before failures occur.
  • Replace filters, belts, motors, compressors, electrical components, and other system parts as needed.
  • Respond promptly to guest room HVAC issues and emergency maintenance calls.
Resort Engineering
  • Complete work orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintain detailed maintenance records and preventative maintenance schedules.
  • Assist with general engineering projects when required.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workshop and equipment storage areas.
  • Follow all OSHA safety standards and engineering best practices.
  • Maintain professional communication with guests and fellow team members.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years of commercial HVAC experience preferred.
  • Hotel, resort, or commercial property experience strongly preferred.
  • EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
  • Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
  • Must possess your own basic hand tools.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
  • Strong customer service attitude and professionalism.
  • Valid driver's license preferred.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work indoors and outdoors in Florida weather.
Why Join Cheeca Lodge & Spa?

Nestled on 27 oceanfront acres in Islamorada, Cheeca Lodge & Spa has been a legendary Florida Keys destination for more than 75 years. Our Engineering team plays a vital role in maintaining the luxury accommodations, restaurants, spa, pools, and facilities that create unforgettable guest experiences.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a beautiful resort setting where your technical expertise truly makes a difference.

Full-Time Benefits Include
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discounts at Northwood Hospitality Properties

If you're passionate about mechanical systems, enjoy solving problems, and want to work in one of the Florida Keys' premier luxury resorts, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep Cheeca Lodge & Spa running at its very best.

Posted June 30, 2026

About Cheeca Lodge and Spa

WELCOME TO CHEECA

A Legendary Tropical Hideaway

Since 1946 the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has enchanted guests with world-class fishing, exceptional accommodations, and gracious hospitality. Come experience this lush oceanfront retreat, considered the premier luxury resort in the Florida Keys.

The Legend of Our Grand Florida Keys Hotel Resort

You've found it...the crown jewel of Islamorada Florida Keys hotels. 

Hardy Keys pioneers called Conchs chose this very beach to carve out a tenacious living in the isolated beauty of the undiscovered Florida Keys. Here, they formed a Methodist congregation and built a two-room school house and a cemetery. Cheeca has preserved this Pioneer Cemetery, where members of the founding families of Islamorada are buried. You can explore it today; it is a designated historical site. The Angel with the Broken Wing watches over the grave of Etta Pinder, who died in 1914. Here lies the first footprint of Islamorada – "Purple Isle" in Spanish.

The early 1940's brought electricity and fresh water. Mrs. Clara Mae Downey from Olney, Maryland, opened the Olney Inn in 1946. She described this early bellwether of Cheeca as "different – rather comparable to the tropical estate of a gifted host." Clara's first guest was President Harry Truman, who cherished his time loafing around the pool and wondering amidst the resort's 22 quaint bungalows. 

Fast horses, high society and a healthy dose of Keys vivacity marked the reign of the Twitchell Family in the 1960's. Cynthia, better known as "Chee," was an heiress to the A&P grocery chain and owner of a top thoroughbred racing farm. "We took my nickname, combined it with my husband Carl's, and came up with "Cheeca," she recalled. The Twitchells completely refurbished the property, adding the main lodge, the oceanfront villas, tennis courts, golf course and Cheeca's trademark wooden fishing pier. Chee raised miniature tarpon and her beloved seahorses in the aquariums throughout the resort. "Suzy the Seahorse" became Cheeca's mascot and logo, gracing the resort's menus, brochures, towels and linens.

Avid outdoorsman and Coca Cola magnate Carl Navarre purchased Cheeca Lodge in 1976, hosting his Fortune 500 friends in for sunny days of sportfishing and golf. Celebrities flocked to the hotel and famous guests were reeling in giant bonefish right off the resort's pier. The "Sportfishing Capital of the World" was born, seducing wealthy adventurers from around the world.

In 2005, Cheeca Lodge underwent over $30 million dollars in renovations, restoring the property and its surrounding grounds to their original grandeur, ensuring that we will be a cherished destination for generations to come. Following a fire on New Year's Eve 2008, the Main Lodge was completely rebuilt once again, with a fabulous open-air lobby, a spectacular oceanfront banquet room with panoramic views, and an exclusive indoor / outdoor lounge area for club members.

About Northwood Hospitality

Founded in 2006, Northwood Hospitality (NWH) has established itself as a leading boutique operator with a true understanding of value creation. Our high-touch management philosophy focuses on providing a collaborative and hands-on approach with each hotel team. We rely on real-time operating data to drive both strategies and revenues.

People are our Passion

Our team members, guests, partners and our communities are our passion. We take a people-first approach to learning & developing, ensuring our team members have the skills and tools to succeed.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to create and nurture an environment that ignites our team members passions; we provide the tools & mentoring to empower them and foster a sense of belonging.

Our Mission

Our mission is to maximize asset value creation and performance.

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