Facilities Maintenance Technician

Classic Cinemas; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Complimentary movie passes

Mileage reimbursement

Full-time, steady year-round work

Occasional overtime opportunities

Varied theatre projects

Job summary

Classic Cinemas is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, repairs, construction, and remodeling across theatre locations throughout Northern Illinois. The role covers electrical, plumbing, carpentry, lighting, flooring, and theatre and concession equipment, with troubleshooting and independent repair work.

This full-time position starts early, typically 5:00–6:00 AM, with overtime possible and daily travel between theatres within a two-hour radius of

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial facilities maintenance or related trades.
• Hands-on electrical, plumbing, carpentry, lighting, and general building repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience with low-voltage systems is a plus.
• Comfortable with ladders, scaffolding and lifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial building maintenance and repairs, including electrical, plumbing, lighting, carpentry, flooring, and general facility repairs.
• Troubleshoot building systems and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
• Support theatre construction, renovation, and remodeling projects.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair theatre and concession equipment, including speakers, screens, seating, beverage stations, popcorn equipment, refrigeration equipment, and related systems.
• Install and troubleshoot low-voltage wiring and run new cable through ceilings, walls, attics, and existing building infrastructure.
• Read and follow schematics, layouts, and technical instructions.
• Perform preventative maintenance and assist with emergency repairs as needed.
• Safely use hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
• Work with supervisors, contractors, theatre managers, and other maintenance staff to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and a high standard of workmanship.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Low-voltage wiring

Facilities maintenance

Read schematics

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders & scaffolding

Job description

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Classic Cinemas is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hands-onFacilities Maintenance Technicianto support maintenance, repairs, construction, and remodeling projects across our theatre locations throughout Northern Illinois.

This position is ideal for someone with commercial maintenance or construction experience who can troubleshoot problems, complete repairs independently, and work effectively as part of a small maintenance team. Work varies from day to day and may include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, lighting, flooring, low-voltage wiring, preventative maintenance, and specialized theatre and concession equipment.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys solving problems, and is comfortable working in an active environment at multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform commercial building maintenance and repairs, includingelectrical, plumbing, lighting, carpentry, flooring, and general facility repairs
• Troubleshoot building systems and complete repairs with minimal supervision
• Support theatre construction, renovation, and remodeling projects
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repairtheatre and concession equipment, including speakers, screens, seating, beverage stations, popcorn equipment, refrigeration equipment, and related systems
• Install and troubleshoot low-voltage wiring and run new cable through ceilings, walls, attics, and existing building infrastructure
• Read and follow schematics, layouts, and technical instructions
• Perform preventative maintenance and assist with emergency repairs as needed
• Safely use hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
• Work with supervisors, contractors, theatre managers, and other maintenance staff to complete projects safely and efficiently
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and a high standard of workmanship

Qualifications

• Previous experience incommercial facilities maintenance, construction trades, or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, lighting, and general building repairs preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
• Experience with low-voltage systems, fire alarm systems, ADA requirements, or other commercial building systems is a plus
• Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work effectively as part of a small team
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
• Basic hand tools required; specialty tools and equipment are provided

Schedule & Travel

This is afull-time, year-round position, typically beginning between5:00-6:00 AM and ending around 2:00-3:00 PM, with occasional overtime and emergency service needs.

Our corporate office is located in Downers Grove; however, techniciansdo not report to the corporate office each morning. The daily starting location varies based on scheduled work and will typically be directly at one of our theatre or project locations.

Classic Cinemas locations are generally within approximately atwo-hour driving radius of Downers Grove, and travel between locations is part of the position.

Pay

$24.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off (PLAWA)
• Complimentary movie passes for employees and family
• Mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel
• Full-time, steady year-round work
• Occasional overtime opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects in unique theatre and entertainment environments