Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Rivers Casino; Portsmouth (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Casino seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee all mechanical equipment and oversee a 24/7 operations environment. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and coordinate with vendors to maintain peak performance.

Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing building systems while maintaining a safe and efficient workplace within a gaming property.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• 8–10 years of facilities maintenance management in a 24/7 environment; gaming or resort experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and operations of all mechanical equipment.
• Work with Facilities Supervisors to train and develop Facilities Team Members.
• Maintain a safe, clean, hazard-free workplace at all times.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors; provide hands-on instruction and mentoring.

Skills

Team player

Pre-employment process

Flexible shifts

Licensing

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for management and operations of all mechanical equipment at our property.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Will work in conjunction with the Facilities Supervisors for the training and development of Facilities Team Members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a safe, clean, hazard-free workplace at all times.
• Cooperating and communicating with fellow team members in all departments and always striving for mutual respect and a feeling of camaraderie.
• Accepting direction from leadership.
• Reporting for work on time and by showing flexibility to work holidays, overtime, and/or changing hours or days off.
• Knowing, understanding and complying with established Company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Informing leadership of all pertinent information and reporting any irregularities to the Company.
• Being proficient and accurate in all job duties and taking advantage of opportunities to improve your job knowledge and performance.
• Adhering to the established work schedule.
• Performing other duties as requested or assigned.
• Ensures compliance with Virginia Lottery requirements and pertinent state gaming laws.
• Implementation and monitoring of the Preventive Maintenance System.
• Interact with contractors and vendors.
• Giving "hands on" instruction in basic maintenance and trouble-shooting procedures as well as developing and mentoring Facilities Team Members,
• Performing and/or delegating preventive maintenance tasks to the appropriately qualified team member.
• Develop a complete knowledge of all building machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Compliance with all local, state and federal codes and regulations.
• Management of all HVAC and mechanical equipment on property, plumbing and electrical.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience preferable as a manager or supervisor.
• Must have at least eight to ten years of facilities maintenance management experience in a complex “24/7” environment, gaming experience is a plus but resort, hotel, university, hospital or related “never close” operations experience also qualifies; experience with a facility larger than 200,000 square feet.
• Must be able to show working knowledge of complex Building Management System programs and operations as well as show full working knowledge of all but not limited to:

Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, VAV’s, VFD’s, Switchgear, Generators, Transfers Switches, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, etc.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Gaming license/registration as required by the Virginia Lottery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be a TEAM player.
• Ability to successfully fulfill the pre-employment process.
• Available to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, reaching, lifting moderate to heavy weights, and using hand tools with dexterity, requiring good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to perform tasks in tight spaces while sometimes working in awkward positions; they may also be exposed to noise, grease, and other industrial elements depending on the work environment.
• Lifting and carrying: Regularly lifting and moving objects ranging from light tools to heavy machine parts, with occasional need to lift heavier items with assistance.
• Mobility: Frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Manual dexterity: Precise hand movements to operate tools, tighten bolts, and manipulate small parts.
• Reaching and bending: Reaching into tight areas and bending to access components of machinery.
• Visual acuity: Clear near and far vision to read gauges, inspect parts, and identify potential issues.
• Hearing acuity: Ability to hear machinery sounds to detect malfunctions.
• Industrial settings might require more heavy lifting and exposure to harsh conditions compared to a maintenance technician role in a clean facility.
• Working on large machinery like cranes or heavy industrial equipment will demand greater physical strength and endurance compared to smaller machines.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke, and dust.