Maintenance Technician Full-Time Fort Smith Convention Center

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass 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.

The Maintenance Technician provides handson repairs and maintenance to all facility systems as assigned by the Director of Operations.

This role pays an hourly rate of $21.00$25.00.

Benefits for FullTime roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 4 2025.

The Fort Smith Convention Center offers 116800 square feet of usable infinitely flexible event space including 40000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall 8 Meeting Rooms and over 3000 sq. ft. of prefunction space. The Convention Center also boasts a 1331seat stateoftheart Performing Arts Center just steps from historic downtown Fort Smith Arkansas.

• Assume management responsibility for all services and activities involved in the maintenance and operations of the venue including HVAC electrical mechanical plumbing chillers refrigeration ice making boilers and associated equipment.
• Plan direct coordinate and review the work plan for facility maintenance and operations; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the operation budget; forecast and additional funds needed for equipment materials and supplies.
• Perform maintenance on electrical systems (replace light bulbs and receptacles etc).
• Conduct general upkeep procedures (i.e. landscaping) and other tasks assigned (painting carpentry etc).
• Troubleshoot necessary repairs throughout facility concession stands on equipment including but not limited to sinks ice machines general repairs etc.
• Assist Director of Operations with Setups Teardowns and changeover of events.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials communication program material safety data sheets and required records and permits.
• Always ensure a safe work environment.
• Maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal State and Local regulations.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Assist with other events and operational tasks as needed to help the overall success of the building.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in a convention center sports & entertainment or hospitality industry is strongly preferred.
• Specialized training/experience in the repair and maintenance of building HVAC and related systems preferred.
• Must have experience with power and hand tools.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
• Certification to operate a forklift is preferred.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software general computer understanding of basic IT functions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.

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.