Maintenance Technician - Full Time

Position:                    Maintenance Technician         

Department:              Operations

Reports To:               Director of Operations

FLSA Status:             Full-Time/ Hourly/ Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Under general supervision, perform work as needed to maintain and repair facility operating systems during event times, as well as during regular operational times. Duties include skilled and semi-skilled tasks, which often require heavy lifting and a high degree of physical exertion. In addition to these responsibilities, act as liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring that all client requirements are met, and facility rules, regulations and policies are followed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance to include wall patching, painting, carpentry, plumbing repairs, re-lamping, replacing ceiling tiles, and basic electrical repairs.
• Interpret, explain and apply building codes, rules and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities to ensure building compliance.
• Troubleshoot various maintenance problems in and around the facility and performs repairs as necessary.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly fashion, storing tools and equipment properly with an attention to safety and housekeeping.
• Follow all preventative maintenance programs, energy management programs, emergency management programs and standard operating procedures of the facility.
• Notify the Director of Operations of any equipment in need of repairs or when supply inventories are low.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience   

• Two or more years of relevant experience in general repair and preventative maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard techniques in painting, plumbing, carpentry, building hardware, and electrical/lighting systems.
• Some trade school coursework and/or certificates preferred.
• Ability to obtain a license and safely operate both a forklift and scissor lift.

Skills and Abilities

• Carry out tasks in a reliable, productive, and expedient manner, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Recognize and use simple hand-held, manual and power tools required for performance of general maintenance duties.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered during the performance of duties.
• Work with minimum supervision, operating independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand verbal and written instructions, with the ability to read and understand English.

Computer Skills  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs to include Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Other Qualifications 

• Work long and irregular hours that may vary due to event functions, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility and must be able to:

• Stand and work for long hours during events on a hard surface floor.
• Work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events and/or daily operations.

• Perform strenuous physical duties for extended periods of time including lifting, carrying, moving, and climbing, with the ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Climb ladders and work from heights.
• Withstand exposure to adverse conditions, including severe heat and cold weather conditions, as well as dust, pollen and fumes.