Stationary Engineer | Full-Time | Santa Clara Convention Center

Oak View Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak View Group invites applications for a Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain HVAC and related mechanical/electrical systems at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The role handles inspection, troubleshooting, and repair, including setup of client equipment, under union guidelines with an hourly rate of $70.59.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, door hardware upkeep, and assisting A/V staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to work varying workdays/hours including weekends and holidays.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance documents.
• Must join Stationary Engineers Local 39.

Responsibilities

• Operates, inspects, maintains, and repairs all convention center equipment (boilers, compressors, gas systems, pumps, motors, etc.).
• Maintains door components and hardware.
• Sets up and removes electrical power equipment for clients and catering.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on plumbing, carpentry, electrical wiring, and related systems.
• Maintains HVAC systems and components; monitors pneumatics and valves.
• Reports major repairs or equipment additions to management.
• Assists A/V technicians as needed.
• Keeps an individual daily worklog and documents all work performed.

Skills

Maintenance

HVAC operations

Electrical

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 years related experience

Tools

Forklift

Aerial Platform Lift

California Driver's License

Job description

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Stationary Engineer with a strong background in HVAC operations, maintenance, and repair to join our team. The Stationary Engineer operates and maintains mechanical and electrical systems and equipment used by the Santa Clara Convention Center, including inspection, troubleshooting, and repair/replacement as necessary and for the setup of equipment used by clients.

This role pays an hourly rate of $70.59 (per CBA).

Benefits As Per The Union Agreement.

This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.

About The Venue

The Santa Clara Convention Center is proudly owned by the City of Santa Clara and proudly managed by Oak View Group. We are strategically located in the heart of Silicon Valley, a prime location for conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions and the host to some of the top technology and trade events in the country. The Santa Clara Convention Center is minutes from hotels, restaurants, Levi’s Stadium, California’s Great America Theme Park, and many of the largest and most influential technology companies in the world, with easy access to freeways and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and only 45 miles south of San Francisco. The Convention Center features 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 22,400 square foot ballroom, 31 breakout rooms, and a 607-seat theater and attracts over 350,000 visitors annually. The facility is an integral economic component of Santa Clara, generating economic benefits through attendees direct and indirect spending and sustaining over 500 local jobs. The convention center is also connected to the beautiful 500-room Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley. This luxury, boutique hotel is a few minutes from San Jose Airport and numerous other major attractions.

Responsibilities

• Operates, inspects, conducts preventive maintenance routines, and repairs as needed (subject to limitations created by maintenance agreements or those that require specialized skills, equipment, or training) all equipment owned by or part of the convention center, including boilers, centrifugal compressors, air compressors, natural gas systems, water supply and drainage systems, chemical treatment systems for chilled, heating, and condenser water, electric motors and drive components for various devices, building structural components, and motor- or engine-powered equipment.
• Maintains all door components, including lock assemblies, hinges, and door closing and holding open devices.
• Set up and remove electrical power equipment such as power boxes, 60-amp extensions, 30-amp extensions, 20-amp stringers, single- and 3-phase connections, 208-volt connections, 60-amp service connectors to Cam-Lok, 480-volt Posi-lok, and extension cords for clients and catering except that which is contracted to others by the client.
• Maintain building, performing minor and routine sheetrock replacement and painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities.
• Maintain HVAC systems including but not limited to pneumatics, electro-pneumatics, communications, motors, drive belts, bearings, drive shafts, actuators, diaphragms, valves, shutters, and air filter replacement.
• Notify management concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Assist A/V technicians as required.
• Maintain an individual daily worklog for all work performed.
• Document all work performed on mechanical equipment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Schedule

• Ability to work various workdays and hours to meet business needs, including early/late hours, long days, weekends, and holidays. In addition, must be able to come in to work if called for an emergency at any time.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers, clients, and employees of the organization, including management and public groups.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• NATE or ASHRAE
• Forklift
• Aerial Platform Lift
• Valid California Driver's License

Other Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Work well in a team environment.

Must join Stationary Engineers Local 39

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.