Maintenance Technician | Full-Time | Greater Richmond Convention Center

Position Summary

Under general supervision by the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Technicians perform general facility maintenance and repair tasks to ensure that the facility remains presentable and operable. Tasks include ensuring proper working condition of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems and occasional groundskeeping and general trades tasks.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$23.00

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. 401(k) Savings Plan with 401(k) matching. Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

• Perform preventative maintenance and regular maintenance on a wide range of facility systems, including pumps, motors, filtering devices, air conditioning and heating equipment, and other mechanical devices.
• Respond to emergency requests for repair services, diagnose problems, and either immediately make repairs or call on a supervisor for additional assistance.
• Operate a wide variety of equipment used in the maintenance of the facility such as saws, drills, torches, sanders, cutters, grinders, and other maintenance equipment.
• Drive vans, pickup trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as required.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, welding, carpentry, and other trades-related tasks.
• Monitors thermostats and interior space controls on a regular basis and makes necessary adjustments.
• Recommend repairs needed on equipment and facility structures.
• Obtain approval for, order, and pick up parts and supplies.
• Maintain storage areas and equipment in designated areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain repair log, inventory record, and replacement schedule for facility equipment and supplies.
• Perform duties and responsibilities with a view toward department goals and energy conservation.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software and general computer understanding of basic IT functions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have availability to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• 2+ years of experience in general facility maintenance, construction, or a related field.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC equipment is preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current CPR certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Virginia driver’s license.

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of maintenance programs, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting, carpentry, groundskeeping, machinery, and masonry work.
• Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions.
• Micromain or other CMMS work order management software to distribute work orders.
• Applicable safety rules and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Customer service practices.

• Perform a wide range of preventative and general facility maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, welding, carpentry, and other trades-related tasks.
• Operate a wide variety of equipment used in the maintenance of the facility, such as saws, drills, torches, sanders, cutters, grinders, and other maintenance equipment.
• Drive vans, pickup trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as required.
• Grasp, hold, bend, and twist a wide range of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Use Microsoft products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and other designated software applications.
• Identify job-related challenges and make corrective recommendations to the supervisor.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Provide work directions to others.
  
  Work under high pressure in meeting urgent deadlines.
• Work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, and facility users.
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended workdays, and extended numbers of days.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, including 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.