Maintenance Technician

United States Soccer Federation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Casual work environment

Inclusive culture

Professional development

Job summary

United States Soccer Federation in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, and reliability of the National Training Center's building systems. This hands-on role leads core infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation.

You will work with a small facilities team, respond to work requests, coordinate with vendors, support events, and help ensure safety, compliance, and smooth facility operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in building engineering or facilities maintenance.
• General knowledge of soccer.
• Strong hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and holidays is required.
• Ability to perform general manual labor and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and building automation systems.
• Monitor system performance to ensure reliability, efficiency, and occupant comfort.
• Respond to and resolve system issues, alarms, and failures in a timely and professional manner.
• Track equipment warranties and service agreements, ensuring required maintenance is conducted in accordance with warranty terms.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend corrective actions or capital improvements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with vendors and contractors.
• Support facility readiness for events, training camps, meetings, and activations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General knowledge of soccer

Documentation and communication

Evenings/weekends/holidays flexibility

Manual labor capability

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Building automation systems

CMMS

Job description

Description

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and reliability of the National Training Center’s building systems. This hands-on role serves as the technical lead for all core infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems. Working within a small facilities team, the maintenance technician responds to work requests and performs maintenance and repairs throughout the facility.

Primary Responsibilities

Building Systems & Technical Operations

• Perform hands-on operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and building automation systems.


• Monitor system performance to ensure reliability, efficiency, and occupant comfort.


• Respond to and resolve system issues, alarms, and failures in a timely and professional manner.

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Track equipment warranties and service agreements, ensuring required maintenance is conducted in accordance with warranty terms.


• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.


• Identify recurring issues and recommend corrective actions or capital improvements.


• Support asset lifecycle planning by tracking equipment condition, warranty status, and replacement timelines.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

• Support compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and inspection requirements.


• Perform and document routine testing of critical systems.


• Maintain system documentation, manuals, drawings, warranties, and service records.


• Assist with audits, inspections, warranty claims, and corrective actions.

Vendor & Contractor Oversight

• Coordinate and collaborate with vendors and contractors.


• Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with scope and warranty requirements.

Event & Operations Support

• Support facility readiness for events, training camps, meetings, and activations.


• Provide on-site technical support during events.


• Coordinate with Hospitality, Security, IT, and other departments.

Other Duties

• Support special projects, system upgrades, warranty transitions, and operational initiatives.


• Assist the Facility Engineer with standards and workflows.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in building engineering or facilities maintenance.


• General knowledge of soccer.


• Strong hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.


• Strong documentation and communication skills.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and holidays is required.


• Ability to perform general manual labor and lift 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in sports facilities or large campuses.


• Technical certifications related to HVAC, plumbing, or electrical equipment.


• Familiarity with CMMS and building automation systems.


• Multilingual skills (Spanish preferred).


• Passion for soccer.

U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply