Lead Maintenance Technician, Facility Operations

Columbus Crew; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Columbus Crew is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee facility operations, ensuring all systems function effectively. This pivotal role requires preventative maintenance and the ability to maintain public areas, meet safety regulations, and prepare facilities for events. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on facility maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of large facility venues.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems.
• Train and mentor junior technicians.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs during events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or trade school diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Lead Maintenance Technician, Facility Operations

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• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and stadium seating systems.
• Ensure proper operation and appearance of public areas, restrooms, concession spaces, locker rooms, and VIP suites.
• Prepare the facility for events by ensuring all equipment and spaces are fully functional.
• Ensure work complies with local, state, and federal safety regulations and stadium policies.
• Maintain detailed records using CMMS for all maintenance tasks, inspections, repairs, and inventory.
• Train and mentor junior technicians, and coordinate with event operations, security, custodial, and third-party contractors.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs before, during, and after events, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Recommend improvements for stadium systems and assist with capital improvement projects.
  
  

Key Duties

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and stadium seating systems.
• Ensure proper operation and appearance of public areas, restrooms, concession spaces, locker rooms, and VIP suites.
• Prepare the facility for events by ensuring all equipment and spaces are fully functional.
• Ensure work complies with local, state, and federal safety regulations and stadium policies.
• Maintain detailed records using CMMS for all maintenance tasks, inspections, repairs, and inventory.
• Train and mentor junior technicians, and coordinate with event operations, security, custodial, and third-party contractors.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs before, during, and after events, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Recommend improvements for stadium systems and assist with capital improvement projects.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED; technical certification or trade school diploma preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on facility maintenance experience; at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of large facility venues and associated equipment.
• Comfortable working at heights and in large-scale venues with high public visibility.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical diagrams, and system schematics.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience using CMMS or other maintenance scheduling tools.
  
  

Preferred

• Certifications such as EPA 608 (HVAC), Journeyman or OSHA 30.
• Previous experience working in a stadium, arena, or large entertainment venue.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding role; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying environmental conditions.
• Frequent walking, standing, and climbing; exposure to heights and confined spaces.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the event schedule.
• On-call availability for urgent repairs and game-day or event-related issues.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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