What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at Peace Center?
The Peace Center is a major nonprofit performing arts center serving a growing and sophisticated audience in Greenville, South Carolina. It is the dominant performing arts center in the State and region. Built on a six-acre campus with an aesthetic mix of new architecture and historic buildings, the campus is at the hub of Greenville’s nationally recognized downtown.
The Peace Center venues include the 2,115-seat Peace Concert Hall, the 400-seat Gunter Theatre, the 1,400-capacity outdoor Peace Pavilion, Genevieve’s Lounge, and the Huguenot Mill which includes two event spaces: the Ramsaur Studio and the Huguenot Loft. Opening in 2025 there will be two additional music venues: the 250-seat Mockingbird (a listening room), and the 1,150 capacity Coach Factory (a flat floor club).
Position Summary
The Engineering Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of the Peace Center. This position involves maintaining and optimizing the equipment, facilities, and infrastructure across a six-acre campus, which encompasses multiple buildings and outdoor spaces. The technician's responsibilities are critical for sustaining efficiency, functionality, and overall operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Include, But Are Not Limited To)
The Peace Center venues include the 2,115-seat Peace Concert Hall, the 400-seat Gunter Theatre, the 1,400-capacity outdoor Peace Pavilion, Genevieve’s Lounge, and the Huguenot Mill which includes two event spaces: the Ramsaur Studio and the Huguenot Loft. Opening in 2025 there will be two additional music venues: the 250-seat Mockingbird (a listening room), and the 1,150 capacity Coach Factory (a flat floor club).
Position Summary
The Engineering Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of the Peace Center. This position involves maintaining and optimizing the equipment, facilities, and infrastructure across a six-acre campus, which encompasses multiple buildings and outdoor spaces. The technician's responsibilities are critical for sustaining efficiency, functionality, and overall operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Include, But Are Not Limited To)
- Preventative, general maintenance and repair of HVAC, 4 pipe system air handlers, plumbing, and electrical systems
- General building maintenance and repair of all Peace Center facilities
- Assist in monthly/annual inspections of life safety systems and OSHA compliance
- Assist contractors as needed in performing short-term service or repair
- Assist other departments as needed on special projects
- Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary to the position
- HVAC, plumbing, electrical and strong mechanical ability to troubleshoot equipment and building systems
- Associates degree or minimum of 2 years relevant maintenance experience desired
- Experience reading blueprints/schematics
- Experience with fire alarm and building automation systems preferred
- HVAC and/or electrical certification a plus
- Constant moving about the campus as necessary to maintain facilities
- Occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 lbs without mechanical assistance
- Frequent ascending/descending a ladder to service lights, air ducts, and other equipment
- Frequent positioning of self by stooping, kneeling, or crouching to access equipment for repair or maintenance
- Occasional work in outdoor weather conditions
- Occasional weekend and/or evening hours required based on event calendar and need
- This position works an on call rotation with other Engineering team members
