Maintenance Technician – Event Venues (First Shift, $5K)

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

City of Norfolk, General Services Department, Facilities Maintenance Division, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic II for SevenVenues to keep venues like Scope Arena, Chrysler Hall, and Wells Theatre safe and ready for events.

The role involves hands-on maintenance across pumps, lighting, plumbing, and building systems, with preventive work and rapid response during events. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of progressively responsible experience performing building, grounds, or facilities maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional vocational coursework preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, plumbing, lighting, and mechanical systems in assigned venues.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks to ensure venue readiness and safe building operations.
• Proactively monitor facilities during events, identify deficiencies that could impact customers or the public, and initiate work orders for corrective action.
• Assist contractors by providing access, guidance to equipment locations, and coordination with venue staff.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical fixtures, plumbing systems, and building components as assigned.
• Respond to radio calls and work order assignments in real time; prioritize urgent repairs to minimize event impact.
• Use the City’s computerized work order system to document work performed, time, and materials, and to generate work orders for observed issues.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and venue tenants regarding repair needs and progress.
• Follow all OSHA, City, and venue safety procedures to ensure safe maintenance operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proactive

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Norfolk, General Services Department, Facilities Maintenance Division, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic II for SevenVenues to keep venues like Scope Arena, Chrysler Hall, and Wells Theatre safe and ready for events.

The role involves hands-on maintenance across pumps, lighting, plumbing, and building systems, with preventive work and rapid response during events. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required.