Convention Center Maintenance Technician

Spichamber; South Padre Island (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of South Padre Island is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the South Padre Island Convention Centre under the Facilities Director. The role covers cleaning, basic repairs, event setup, and coordination with vendors to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with HVAC or electrical coursework and at least one year of related maintenance experience; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with HVAC or electrical coursework.
• One year of related maintenance work or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Set up, break down, and changeover of furniture and equipment for events.
• Operate lifts and forklifts to move materials.
• Maintain inventories and records of supplies.
• Coordinate with HVAC vendors and maintain related records.
• Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance knowledge

Record keeping

Communication

Safety compliance

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma with HVAC/electrical coursework

Tools

Forklift

High lift

Buffer machine

Power tools

Handsaw

Broom and mop

Job description

City of South Padre Island is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the South Padre Island Convention Centre under the Facilities Director. The role covers cleaning, basic repairs, event setup, and coordination with vendors to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with HVAC or electrical coursework and at least one year of related maintenance experience; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.