Facilities Technician

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Híbrido; USD 31.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Facilities Technician to provide hands-on support for daily repair and maintenance of Powell Hall and the Jack C. Taylor Music Center.

This role emphasizes practical, on-site work, tackling handyman tasks and quick fixes to keep venues safe and functional. You will assist with setup and breakdown for events, coordinate with vendors and staff, monitor building systems, and respond to real-time facility needs during performances.

Formación

• Experience performing general repairs and maintenance in a historic building.
• Ability to perform minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical tasks.
• Experience supporting events and coordinating with staff.
• Safety knowledge for emergencies and evacuations.

Responsabilidades

• Safety & Emergency Response: Maintain procedures and respond to alarms on-site.
• Event Support: Manage lobby lighting and monitor HVAC during performances.
• Facility Maintenance: Conduct routine walk-throughs for safety, maintenance, and appearance.
• Administrative & Technical Support: Troubleshoot HVAC/plumbing/electrical issues or coordinate with Building Engineer.
• Collaboration: Work with staff, musicians, and guest artists to ensure smooth operations.

Conocimientos

Handyman skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Painting

Troubleshooting

Descripción del empleo

REPORTS TO

Director of Facilities

POSITION SUMMARY

In conjunction with the Facilities team, the Facilities Technician provides hands-on support for the daily repair and maintenance of historic Powell Hall and the Jack C. Taylor Music Center. This role is focused on “boots-on-the-ground” work, serving as a key resource for general repairs, troubleshooting, and facility upkeep.

With an emphasis on handyman-type work, the Technician handles minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical repairs, patching, painting, and equipment fixes, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.

The role also supports events by assisting with setup and breakdown, adjusting building systems, and responding to real-time facility needs during performances. Coordination with vendors and support of front-of-house and production teams are also essential.

This is a full-time position and compensation is $27+/hr including full benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety & Emergency Response: Maintain a strong understanding of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures. Serve as a key on-site responder during alarms or incidents, investigating issues and taking immediate corrective action or escalating as needed.
• Event Support: Serve as the primary facilities contact during performances and rehearsals. Manage lobby lighting, monitor HVAC systems, and respond to real-time facility needs to ensure optimal comfort and readiness.
• Facility Maintenance: Conduct routine walk-throughs to identify and address safety, maintenance, and appearance issues. Perform basic exterior upkeep, including trash removal and grounds touch-ups.
• Administrative & Technical Support: Respond to facility and equipment issues (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) through hands-on troubleshooting or coordination with the Building Engineer. Complete basic administrative tasks using established templates.
• Collaboration: Foster a positive, team-oriented environment through effective communication with staff, musicians, and guest artists.