The Facilities Maintenance Technician works within a team to maintain and repair all systems and equipment at the Long Center’s beautiful performing arts campus in the heart of Austin. The ideal candidate for this position works and communicates effectively in a team environment, demonstrates a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, works efficiently and accurately with or without direction, and has the flexibility to work a variable schedule as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Inspect facility, grounds, equipment, and furniture to identify maintenance needs.
- Evaluate, perform, and complete maintenance and repair requests to ensure building and space is maintained in good repair and resources are allocated efficiently.
- Work with staff and vendors to evaluate and schedule third party maintenance to maximize efficient use of resources.
- Maintain records of maintenance work and facility project status as well as expendables used.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of commercial plumbing, electrical wiring, HVAC equipment, lighting, appliances, and grounds maintenance.
- Inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair energy management, electrical, HVAC, auxiliary, and power systems and commercial kitchen equipment.
- Monitor and navigate Building Automated HVAC Systems to verify proper building temperatures.
- Daily utilization of a maintenance, repair ticket, and time tracking software to follow workflow and contribute to the team’s output.
- Support and work within the company’s health and safety programs and guidelines at all times.
- Performs other duties as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
- High school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance or equivalent education and training.
- Accredited trade or technical school certificate in HVAC and/or Active Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Registered Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician license preferred (not required).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn ticket tracking software and calendaring/scheduling software.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and get along well with others in a team.
- Demonstrated ability to practice regular attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and overtime when needed in support of events and/or within an on-call rotation as required.
- A valid Texas Driver's License and the ability to work on multiple campuses.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is an onsite role that offers fully paid medical benefits and generous paid time off. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
- Occasional travel required.
The Long Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex, or age.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
