Maintenance Technician | Full Time | Mobile Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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Overview

Participates in the Convention, Civic Center, and Theater maintenance program and assists in event related activities as required.

This role has a wage of $ 21.00 - $24.00 per hour.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

Job expires 7/1/2024

About the Venue

The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center anchors lively downtown Mobile, Alabama, a city that offers world-class accommodations, retail shops, restaurants, museums, parks and art galleries. The 317,000-square-foot facility features 16 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and two exhibit halls that total 100,000 square feet.

Covered walkways and crosswalks to nearby hotels give attendees the ultimate in convenience, with downtown dining, nightlife, shopping and sightseeing just minutes away. Winner of numerous architectural awards, the Mobile Convention Center takes full advantage of an exclusive waterfront setting. The striking exterior incorporates outdoor terraces on three sides of the venue, while the expansive windows - more than 45,000 square feet of exterior glass - afford magnificent views of the historic Mobile River from three levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance on all electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC systems, and repair or replace same as needed

• Monitor and operates facility electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC equipment as needed

• Perform special project and repair work to facility and or equipment as assigned by Engineering Manager/Director of Operations

• Perform duties as required related to technical aspects of event, including but not limited to telecommunication, electrical service, ice maintenance and banner or other decorating installations tasks

• Maintain log on equipment maintenance and files equipment maintenance records as directed by Engineering Manager

• Maintain inventory, reports shortages, specifies product, and assists in purchase under direction of Engineering Manager

• Submits work orders/documentation and follows procedures/processed as outlined

• Assist Engineering Manager as assigned in coordination of activities relative to construction contractors, city services, subcontractors, and vendors

• Supervise others in the performance of maintenance tasks, as required

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven and demonstrated expertise in HVAC systems in a commercial facility; high school graduate/GED preferred.

• Minimum three (3) years' experience in the maintenance of building systems in a commercial facility; completion of approved training or apprenticeship program

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; responds well to direction; works well without immediate supervision; organized, detail oriented, reliable.

• Ability to work both inside and outside the centers - some exposure to adverse weather conditions; ability to work flexible hours (nights and weekends) in addition to normal business hours, as needed, travel maybe required for performance of any/all duties as outlined

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

EEO

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.