Facilities Maintenance Technicians work within a team to maintain and repair all systems and equipment at our beautiful performing arts facilities in the heart of Austin. The ideal candidate for this position will work and communicate effectively in a team environment, demonstrating a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, and working efficiently and accurately with or without direction. This full-time position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to drive to multiple campuses. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects facility, grounds, equipment, and furniture to identify maintenance needs.
• Evaluates, performs, and completes maintenance and repair requests to ensure building and space is maintained in good repair and resources are allocated efficiently.
• Works with staff and vendors to evaluate and schedule third party maintenance when needed.
• Maintains records of work and facility project status as well as expendables used.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of commercial plumbing, electrical wiring, basic HVAC equipment, lighting, appliances, and grounds maintenance.
• Inspects, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs energy management, electrical, HVAC, power systems and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Monitors and navigates Building Automated HVAC Systems to verify proper temperatures.
• Utilizes ticket and time tracking software to follow workflow and contribute to the team’s output.
• Supports and works within the company’s health and safety programs and guidelines at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

• High school diploma and at least 5 years of experience in facilities maintenance or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to learn ticket tracking software and calendaring/scheduling software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and get along well with others in a team.
• 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
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:

• Speak and hear; reach for, hold, and use tools and controls; stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. 
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. When loud events/work environments are anticipated, ear protection will be provided.

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.