Associate, Facilities Maintenance (Part-Time)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a facilities technician to support the physical plant, studio environments, and vehicle fleets. You will perform upkeep across shared office spaces and broadcast studios, and assist the local engineering team on maintenance projects.

This role involves coordinating outside contractors, performing safety inspections, and helping with station vehicle fleet operations, including inspections and registrations.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior background in building operations, facilities maintenance, engineering support, or a related trade is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: General understanding of commercial building technologies and basic repair practices, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Physical & Logistics Requirements: Ability to lift and move equipment or packages weighing over 50 pounds. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are mandatory for managing the station vehicle fleet.

Responsibilities

• Studio & Building Upkeep: Maintain a clean, safe, and professional facility environment across the shared office spaces and broadcast studios.
• Engineering & Tech Support: Assist the local engineering team members on specialized facility maintenance and repair projects.
• Vendor & Expense Management: Schedule, coordinate, and monitor work handled by outside contractors, obtaining direct expense approval from the Columbus Chief Engineer before incurring costs.
• Safety & Compliance: Perform all required monthly, semiannual, and annual safety inspections for building equipment (including AED devices, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and exit signs).
• News Fleet Logistics: Assist with light maintenance for station news vehicles, including coordinating inspections, checking fluid levels, routinely driving them to ensure functionality, and handling registration renewals.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Electrical basics

Carpentry basics

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Job description

This role supports the physical plant, studio environments, and vehicle fleets for the station.

Responsibilities

• Studio & Building Upkeep: Maintain a clean, safe, and professional facility environment across the shared office spaces and broadcast studios.
• Engineering & Tech Support: Assist the local engineering team members on specialized facility maintenance and repair projects.
• Vendor & Expense Management: Schedule, coordinate, and monitor work handled by outside contractors, obtaining direct expense approval from the Columbus Chief Engineer before incurring costs.
• Safety & Compliance: Perform all required monthly, semiannual, and annual safety inspections for building equipment (including AED devices, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and exit signs).
• News Fleet Logistics: Assist with light maintenance for station news vehicles, including coordinating inspections, checking fluid levels, routinely driving them to ensure functionality, and handling registration renewals.

Core Qualifications

• Experience: Prior background in building operations, facilities maintenance, engineering support, or a related trade is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: General understanding of commercial building technologies and basic repair practices, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Physical & Logistics Requirements: Ability to lift and move equipment or packages weighing over 50 pounds. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are mandatory for managing the station vehicle fleet.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.