Facilities Tech I

O PA; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

O-pa is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain and improve the building systems including HVAC, electrical, and safety components. The role requires overseeing preventive maintenance within budget, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with inspections.

On-site duties involve operations and event support as needed. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and knowledge of building systems, with on-call availability and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with mechanical and electrical systems such as HVAC, Fire & Life/Safety, EMS, CTV and access systems.
• Ability to repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficient with hand tools and power tools common to the role.
• Self-starter who completes tasks effectively and economically.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Evening and weekend availability; on-call 24/7 for emergencies (full-time).
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a preventative maintenance program within the annual budget for HVAC, facilities and equipment.
• Manages expenses for supplies, electricity, gas, water, and sewer within budget.
• Plans repairs, facility and remodeling projects within budget.
• Adjusts controls and valves to operate building systems.
• Keeps logs for building systems, HVAC, inspections.
• Supervises contractors and vendors.
• Ensures adequate supplies and inventory for daily operations.
• Performs multi-craft tasks (locksmith, custodial, carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Assists with setup and strikes of events and venues resources.
• Ensures proper care and maintenance of all equipment.
• Performs daily quality inspections of building systems.
• Collaborates with Facilities team for teamwork and project completion.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical repair

Multitask / multi-craft

Tools use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Facilities Technician is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities. Must uphold O-pa Core Values of Collaboration, Inclusion, Trust, and Integrity.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a preventative maintenance program within the confines of an annual budget. This includes heating, air conditioning, as well as maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Operates within the annual budget regarding expenses for supplies, electricity, gas, water and sewer.
• Plans repair, facility and remodeling projects accordingly and within budget.
• Adjusts controls and valves on equipment to provide power and regulate and set operations of building systems.
• Maintains up to date records for all state, federal and insurance semi-annual and annual inspections.
• Assists and supervises the work of contractors and vendors.
• Works closely with other O-pa employees to ensure there are adequate supplies and inventory available or all day-to-day maintenance and operations functions.
• Maintains public and non-public areas during performances, as needed.
• Performs multi-craft functions including locksmith, custodial, carpentry, plumbing, general repairs, painting.
• Assist with set and up and strikes of events resources, including chairs, tables, staging and facilities equipment, while helping other departments completing similar work.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of all equipment.
• Performs quality inspections on building and building systems daily.
• Prepares and maintains logs and records on all building systems, HVAC, and maintenance activities.
• Works with the Facilities team to facilitate a teamwork approach, combining expertise of other Facilities Technicians for successful project completion.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• Familiar with mechanical and electrical systems such as HVAC, Fire & Life/Safety, EMS, CTV and access systems.
• Ability to repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Requires ability to use hand tools and power tools common to the skills listed.
• Self-starter with the knowledge of complete tasks effectively and economically.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to foster a cooperative working environment.
• Requires evening and weekend availability
• Required to use good judgment when performing and planning tasks.
• On call 24/7 for emergencies (Full-time employees only.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products.
• Venue and/or hospitality experience preferred.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED).

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications:

• Building EMS.
• Life/safety systems.
• Basic knowledge of applicable codes and laws including general safety, lock-out/tag-out, MSDS.
• Maintenance certification preferred, but not required.
• Stays abreast of changes in laws and efficiency standards.

Physical Demands:

• Include, but are not limited to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, working in outdoor, seasonal elements for up to two (2) hours at a time and standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Stooping, bending and working on knees.
• Will work with others or alone in confined and remote spaces.

Equipment/Machinery Used:

• Personal computer.
• Floor cleaning and polishing equipment.
• Snow removal and sweeping equipment.
• Power tools.