Facilities Maintenance Technician | XL Center - Oak View Group
Hartford, CT 06103
About the Job
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Overview:Performs advanced journey level and leadwork duties in the technical operation, maintenance and repair of various HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, and auxiliary systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose a variety of complex MEP systems in a widely dispersed building. Assists in the oversight of all tasks assigned to the Facilities Maintenance Technicians.
This role will pay from $26.60 to $28.80 per hour.
Benefits: As outlined in the union contract.
Position Expires: 12/31/2024
Responsibilities:- Perform emergency, corrective, and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and adjustments on a variety of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical fixtures & components.
- Work with the Engineering Manager to provide training, oversite and performance input as related to the Facilities Maintenance Technicians. Assign tasks as needed in cooperation with management.
- Participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of diverse facility equipment which may include commercial kitchen equipment, door/lock repair, minor painting, phone cabling, carpentry and general duties that utilize basic mechanical aptitude.
- Meet with contractors and act as point of contact for department in the absence of the Engineering Manager.
- Complete and create work orders and provide written and verbal details for completed tasks.
- Regularly monitor and adjust building automation controls to achieve optimum comfort and energy savings.
- Coordinate & perform event related duties, set-ups, and coverage for functions at the XL Center as assigned.
- Clearly, effectively, and timely communicate work issues with manager. Proactively address building issues without prompting and provide sound recommendations
- Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required
- Possess core strength in HVAC/R, electrical and plumbing
- Experience with computerized building automation and work order systems
- Supervisory or management experience desirable
- Trade License and CFC Certification preferred or substitution of technical training and experience
- Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software, general computers, basic IT functions
- Experience with general property maintenance
- Ability to communicate clearly in the English language, both verbally and in writing
- Must have availability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
- Solid problem-solving skills
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
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.