Maintenance Engineer - Local 39 - San Jose Arena Management

TITLE: Maintenance Engineer

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Non-Exempt

COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

LOCATION: San Jose, California

REPORTS TO: Chief Engineer

POSTING DATED: June 04, 2024

PAY RANGE: $64.76 per hour - (Local 39- Salary Schedule)

Position Overview

The Maintenance Engineer position offers an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a well-managed environment that is exciting and challenging. The engineer functions as part of a maintenance team responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of a world class entertainment facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors, troubleshoots and repairs a variety of equipment.
• Takes temperature and humidity readings and performs consumption calculations.
• Assists in the operation of plant utilities to ensure peak efficiency and reliability of gas, electrical, chilled brine, and hot water plants.
• Ensures various equipment is maintained and operated in a safe efficient manner.
• Responsible for HVAC, lighting, boiler, heaters, fire life safety equipment, and other equipment including trash compactors and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Performs preventive/reoccurring maintenance on equipment.
• Identifies defective parts, researches replacement parts, deals with vendors while ordering parts and installs parts upon arrival.
• Answer service calls, and deal with internal & external customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years maintenance Engineering experience, 4 years education or equivalent combination of both.
• Plumbing experience is required.
• Required to work independently for most of the time, must be a self-starter.
• Requires large tonnage refrigeration experience and a universal CFC license.
• Heavy electrical experience (277v 480v) and Direct Digital Controls (DDC) experience with standard industry equipment.
• Experience in maintaining large & small boilers, pumps, refrigeration equipment, air compressors and secondary systems is required.
• Experience in maintaining all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines.
• Considerable knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems with the ability to analyze their design intent and performance.
• Knowledge of all types of motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, and fans.
• Knowledge of construction and building systems.
• Experience repairing locks and re-keying preferred.
• Must have experience with water filters, piping, and pumps.
• General maintenance of water heaters, washing machines, and dryers.
• Knowledge of building and maintaining automation systems for HVAC.
• Carpentry and electrical experience are required.
• Must be able to read and interpret manufacturer's instructions, blueprints, and schematics and to determine wire colors to perform safe repairs.
• Experience with fire alarm and fire suppression systems.
• Must be able to perform general maintenance on elevators, forklifts, and vehicles.
• Knowledge and experience working on audio-visual and media presentation systems.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook software applications.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, vendors, and guests.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Requires finger and hand dexterity to manipulate switches and buttons.
• Maintenance Engineer's Basic Tools are required, see the following list:
  • Tool Box
  • Adjustable Wrenches, 6" and 1O"
  • Allen Wrench Set (Small Sizes)
  • Nut Driver Set, 3/16" to 1/2"
  • Screwdriver Sets, Standard (3)
  • Screwdriver Sets, Phillips (3)
  • Holding Screwdrivers, flat and Phillips
  • Open End & Box Wrench Set, 3/8" to 3/4"
  • Plastic Tip Brush
  • Wire Brush
  • Vice Grips, 7"
  • Crimping Tool for Wire Ends
  • Flashlight (with batteries)
  • Fuse Puller
  • Hammer
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Lineman Pliers
  • Channel Type Pliers, 8"
  • 18 Foot Tape
  • Torpedo Level
  • Pocket Knife
  • Putty Knife
  • Razor Blade Scraper
  • Medium File, 12"
  • Diagonal Cutters

Physical Requirements:

• This role entails various physical demands, including stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during both regular work hours and events, with or without accommodation.
• Capability to climb ladders or utilize a man lift to work at heights up to 100 feet, often requiring reaching overhead, with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to bend at the waist, reach overhead, and lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs, with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to perform duties in a confined space and in awkward positions, with or without accommodations.
• Must be able to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, and standing for an extended amount of time, with or without accommodations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Employee referral bonus
• Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets
• Free Barracuda tickets
• Access to presale ticket offers for concerts
• 30% discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
• 50% discount on food and beverages when working
• Free downtown parking when working
• Spot Pet Insurance option
• Employee recognition program
• Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
• An inclusive culture that values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE's commitment to change with impact on our community and industry

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T - Team success is more important than individual success

E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE's HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.