Facilities Maintenance Technician

Long Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid company holidays

4 weeks of accrued PTO annually

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with employer match

Access to world-class arts

Job summary

Long Center in Austin, Texas is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair all systems and equipment in a performing arts campus. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and 3 years of facilities maintenance experience. Responsibilities include facility inspections, performing maintenance requests, and demonstrating knowledge of HVAC systems. The Long Center provides a dynamic work environment with numerous benefits, including a flexible schedule and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.
• Registered Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facility, grounds, equipment, and furniture to identify maintenance needs.
• Perform and complete maintenance requests.
• Maintain records of maintenance work.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of commercial plumbing, electrical wiring, HVAC equipment, lighting, and appliances.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Accredited trade or technical school certificate in HVAC

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Ticket tracking software

Job description

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician works within a team to maintain and repair all systems and equipment at Austin’s premier performing arts campus. The ideal candidate for this position communicates effectively in a team environment, demonstrates a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, and works efficiently and accurately with or without direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect facility, grounds, equipment, and furniture to identify maintenance needs.
• Evaluate, perform, and complete maintenance requests to ensure all spaces are in good repair and resources are allocated efficiently.
• Work with internal staff and external vendors to support event and facility needs.
• Maintain records of maintenance work and facility project status as well as expendables used.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of commercial plumbing, electrical wiring, HVAC equipment, lighting, appliances, and grounds maintenance.
• Inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair energy management, electrical, HVAC, auxiliary, and power systems and commercial kitchen equipment as needed.
• Monitor and navigate Building Automated HVAC Systems to verify and ensure proper temperatures in the building and on stage.
• Daily utilization of ticketing, calendaring, and time tracking software to contribute to the team’s efficiency and output.
• Work within the company’s health & safety programs, protocols, and guidelines at all times.
• Support the team with other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma and 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn ticket tracking and calendaring/scheduling software.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to practice regular attendance and punctuality.
• Accredited trade or technical school certificate in HVAC and/or Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Registered Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician license is a plus.

Work Environment, Benefits, and Physical Demands

This is an onsite role that requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed in support of events and/or within an on-call rotation. In addition to pay, the Long Center offers robust benefits, including:

• 9 paid company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• 4 weeks ofaccruedPTO annually, increasing to 5 weeks after 4 years of service
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and critical illness coverage
• Roth and Traditional 401k with employer match after 6 full months of service
• Access to world-class arts & entertainment, free parking, and the best view in town!

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

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but can be high backstage during events and productions.
• Outdoor and indoor work will be required.

The Long Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.